Tag: Bicol
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DICT Enhances Digital Access in Bicol’s Remote Regions
In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology in Bicol (DICT-5) has begun deploying advanced connectivity solutions to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) across the region. This initiative, which kicked off in Legazpi City, is part of a broader effort to fulfill President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Initiative Feeds Over 26,000 Families in Bicol
In a significant stride towards eradicating hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has successfully distributed food to more than 26,000 families across three provinces in the region as part of the ‘Walang Gutom’ program. This initiative, now three months into its execution, has been pivotal in addressing food insecurity in…
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Korean Mother’s Journey: Finding a Second Home in Bicol, Philippines
Jeong-Soon Park, a 59-year-old Korean national, revisited the Bicol region of the Philippines, where she once lived for a decade. Her return to the area, particularly to Albay, was filled with nostalgia as she recalled the life-changing decision she made in 2007 to move there for her son’s education. Despite initial opposition from her husband…
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Bicol’s ‘E-dalaw’ Program Enhanced with New Tablets
LEGAZPI CITY – The ‘e-dalaw’ initiative, aimed at facilitating virtual visits for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the Bicol Region, has been significantly improved with the addition of new communication tools. On February 6, 2025, the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) Region V handed over 18 tablets to the Bureau of Jail…
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Bicol’s Department of Education Gears Up for Midterm Elections
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol, known as DepEd-5, has begun the process of preparing its classrooms and training its teachers for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to DepEd-5 Director Gilbert Sadsad, approximately 30,000 teachers are expected to take on roles as election board inspectors, though…
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drug Trade, Seize P1.5 Million in Contraband
In a robust week of anti-drug operations from February 10 to 16, 2025, the Bicol Police Regional Office (PRO-5) successfully confiscated illegal drugs valued at over PHP1.5 million and apprehended 32 individuals involved in drug-related activities. The operations, detailed in a report released on Monday, February 17, 2025, showcased the effectiveness of the police’s strategic…
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DSWD Distributes Over P3.3 Million in Aid to Families in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP3.3 million in assistance to families impacted by the shear line in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. The distribution took place earlier this week, offering much-needed support to affected communities. According to a DSWD-5 report released on…
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DSWD Distributes Over P3.3 Million in Aid to Families in CamSur and Catanduanes
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP3.3 million in assistance to families impacted by the shear line in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. The distribution took place earlier this week, offering much-needed support to the affected communities. According to a DSWD-5 report released…
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Bicol Region Hosts Summit to Boost Oral Health Awareness
LEGAZPI CITY – In an effort to enhance oral health care, the Department of Health in the Bicol region (DOH-5) and the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office (PHO) organized a summit this week. The event was part of the National Oral Health Month celebrations and aimed at promoting better oral health services across the region. DOH-5…
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Over 16,000 Bicol Students Benefit from DepEd’s Literacy Program
In Legazpi City, the Department of Education’s (DepEd) literacy program, ‘Project 6B: Bawat Batang Bicolano Bihasang Bumasa at Bumilang,’ has significantly impacted over 16,000 students in the Bicol Region since its inception last year. Maria Cristina Borosa, acting chief of the Education Support Services Division at DepEd Bicol, highlighted the project’s success in boosting classroom…
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