LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) on Thursday intensified its efforts against attempts to disturb the peace ahead of the Lenten celebration as the entire regional police force goes under full alert.
Author: Albay Journal
Albay bars birds, poultry products from other Luzon provinces
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Albay on Thursday imposed a 30-day ban on the entry of domestic and wild birds, poultry products and by-products in the light of an outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in some provinces in Luzon.
CHR-Bicol wants cops charged in alleged 2019 overkill
LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Human Rights in Bicol (CHR-5) has issued a resolution asking the National Police Commission here to file long-delayed administrative and criminal charges against four members of the Daraga town police for killing three suspected drug pushers during a drug sting in February 2019 in their town.
CamsNorte centenarians get P100-K each from DSWD
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Bicol (DSWD-5) on Tuesday said seven 100-year-old residents of Camarines Norte were recently awarded P100,000 each by the government.
Struggling couple to start anew in Camarines Norte thru BP2
Struggling in Talisay, Camarines Norte way back in 2018, couple Ervie Dumasig San Fernando, 29, and Jeric Miranda, 25, sought chances of having a better life in Metro Manila.
Salceda pushes for Leni Robredo-Sara Duterte (RoSa 2022) tandem
The upcoming May 9 elections may take on a new and unique complex with a group of noted political leaders, headed by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, pushing for a Leni Robredo for President and Sara Duterte-Carpio for Vice President combination.
Over 25K seniors, drivers in Legazpi City get more cash aid
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 23,000 indigent seniors and 2,500 tricycle drivers would soon receive cash assistance from the Legazpi City government after its council passed this March an ordinance allocating a budget for social services and infrastructure programs worth PHP174 million.
Local polls campaign starts Friday; Local bets urged to follow protocols
campaign for LGU positions starts Friday and authorities have urged aspirants for local posts to adhere and comply with basic health protocols to deter any surge in Covid-19 infections.
Entire PH now at minimal Covid risks
The entire Philippines is now minimal risk to Covid-19, according to the Department of Health, but government urges Filipino to remain mindful of basic health protocols.
Salceda hails PRRD’s signing amended Public Service Act
House Ways and Means Committee chair, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, has hailed President Duterte’s recent signing of the new law amending the 85-year-old Commonwealth Act No. 146, or the Public Service Act Principally authored by Salceda in the Lower House, the measure would now allow foreigners to completely own businesses in the country, and encourage foreign investments in sectors that are essential to public welfare, which in turn would help close the investment gap in the country.
