NOTE: This story was first published by BicoldotPH on Sept. 19, 2025. Please watch this video first: Images of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia and Inay Maria ng Magnificat, both mounted on a blue truck blaring songs and prayers, guided the pilgrims through the streets of Camarines Sur. As they passed, locals paused and made…
In Masbate, women are tackling problems they didn’t cause—from hauling water from long distances to recycling waste. Their efforts are vital, but how long can communities like theirs carry the weight of lack of basic services in a warming world? NOTE: This work was first published by BicoldotPH on Aug. 31, 2025, with funding support…
NOTE: The flood control issue is not new and investigations were already held by the House of Representatives. In January 2019, then House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. of Camarines Sur initiated a congressional inquiry into what he described as a “flood control scam” in the Bicol Region. The investigation, held in Naga City, examined…
NOTE: This story was first published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer on March 25, 2024. I thought that since today is Easter Sunday, it would be nice to repost this here. I should have posted this a week ago, though, because this story is actually about the Palm Sunday celebration in the town of Caramoran,…
NOTE: This story was first published by Bicoldotph on Jan. 14. LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur—Allan Abanto, 52, traversed a cemetery in Puro-Batia village in this town, making his way to a parcel of land, which will be converted into government property in just a few months. He had to make careful, deliberate steps, avoiding the puddles…
NOTE: This story was first published by CoverStory.ph on October 25, 2024. When we went to Burabod village in Libon town, ABS-CBN and Bicoldotph reporter Vince Villar and I wanted to make our way to the isolated parts of the town. Thankfully, we saw the village captain, Irwin Perez, who was kind enough to let…
NOTE: This was first published by the Inquirer.net on Oct. 5, 2024. NAGA CITY – Camarines Sur 3rd district Representative Gabriel Bordado Jr. filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice mayor of this city on Saturday, Oct. 5. Bordado is the running mate of former Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, who also filed…
NOTE: A version of this story was published by CoverStory.ph. NAGA CITY—After visiting her husband’s resting place and attending mass at the Archbishop’s Palace on Saturday, Oct. 5, former Philippine vice president Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo filed her certificate of candidacy for mayor along with her slate. Despite clamors for her to run for Senate, she…
NOTE: This story first appeared in CoverStory.ph on October 2, 2024. Follow Us on Facebook R A v s t h e W o r l d V i s i t B i c o l GUINOBATAN, Albay—Crizel Joyz Amano, 22, is back in town after signing up at a review center in Manila…
NOTE: This article first appeared in Coverstory.ph, where I am a contributor. LEGAZPI CITY—Former senator and Liberal Party president Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is mulling a comeback to the Senate in next year’s midterm elections, but this would depend on his prospects of winning. “I’m inclined to seek reelection, but I have not finalized my plans…
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