May 23, 2025

Tag: Bicol

  • Bicol Police Crack Down on Drugs, Seize PHP5 Million in Contraband, Arrest 37

    In a robust week of anti-drug operations from February 17 to 23, 2025, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported a significant haul of illegal substances valued at over PHP5 million. The crackdown led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the region’s six provinces and one city. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andrei Dizon…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar

  • DOLE and DA Boost TUPAD Program to Support Bicol’s Agricultural Communities

    In a significant move to support the agricultural sector, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol have formalized a partnership to expand the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced workers (TUPAD) program. The agreement, signed on February 18, 2025, at the DA Regional Office in Pili, Camarines Sur,…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol

  • Bicol Region Receives PHP22 Million in Irrigation Systems from DAR and NIA

    In a significant boost to the agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol have handed over PHP22 million worth of communal irrigation systems to local farmers’ associations. This initiative, announced on February 21, 2025, aims to enhance water availability and improve farming practices across two provinces…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • Bicol Region Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates in January 2025

    In a promising development for public safety, the Bicol region has experienced a notable decline in crime rates during January 2025, as reported by the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5). According to PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the region recorded 1,636 crimes this January, a decrease from the 1,883 cases reported in January…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario

  • Bicol Police Vow to Crack Down on Vote Buying and Selling During May Elections

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has pledged a robust enforcement of its anti-vote buying initiative, ‘Kontra Bigay’, ahead of the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon emphasized the police force’s dedication to eradicating vote-buying and vote-selling, which includes the distribution of money,…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Bicol Police Vow to Crack Down on Vote Buying and Selling in Upcoming Elections

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has pledged a robust enforcement of its anti-vote buying initiative, ‘Kontra Bigay’, ahead of the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the director of PRO-5, emphasized their dedication to eradicating vote-buying and vote-selling, which includes the distribution of money,…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis

  • Health Department Sends 14 Doctors to Serve Remote Bicol Communities

    In a significant move to enhance healthcare in rural areas, the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has dispatched 14 doctors to various remote locations across the region. This initiative falls under the Doctors to the Barrio (DTTB) program, aimed at improving medical services in underserved areas. The deployment was marked by a ceremony attended…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Bicol Police Vow Strict Enforcement Against Vote Buying in Upcoming Elections

    In a firm stance against electoral corruption, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has pledged to rigorously implement its anti-vote buying initiative, ‘Kontra Bigay’, during the upcoming national and local elections on May 12. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the director of PRO-5, emphasized their dedication to eradicating vote-buying and vote-selling, which includes the distribution…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • Philippine Coast Guard Enhances Maritime Safety in Bicol Region

    In a move to bolster maritime security, the Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol, led by Coast Guard District Bicol Commander Commodore Ivan Roldan, has ramped up its operations. The initiative includes the deployment of advanced radar systems and the establishment of a protocol reporting system to monitor the region’s waters effectively. During a recent interview,…

    Written by

    Juan Santos

  • Philippine Coast Guard Enhances Maritime Security in Bicol Region

    In a move to bolster maritime safety, the Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol, led by Commodore Ivan Roldan, has ramped up its operations. The initiative includes the deployment of advanced radar systems and the establishment of a protocol reporting system to safeguard the region’s waters. Speaking in an interview, Commodore Roldan emphasized the continuous monitoring…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos