Bicol Politics, Scout Fuentebella, Goa (2025)

06/02/2025

RAINFALL WARNING ADVISORY: Makakaranas ng Katamtaman hanggang sa paminsan-minsang malakas na pag-ulan ang lalawigan ng Sorsogon, Albay (Rapu Rapu, Bacacay, Sto. Domingo, Legazpi City, Manito, Tabaco City, Malilipot, Malinao, Tiwi, Daraga), Camarines Sur (Sagñay at Buhi) na maaaring tumagal ng dalawa hanggang tatlong oras, ayon sa 8AM Rainfall advisory ng DOST-PAGASA ngayong araw, Pebrero 6, 2025.

Patuloy ang babala ng ahensya sa pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa kasunod ng mga pag-ulan.

📸: DOST-PAGASA

02/02/2025

TINGNAN | Dumating na ang labi ni Albay 1st District Congressman Edcel Lagman sa Bicol International Airport kasama ang pamilya, mga opisyal at mga tagasuporta ng kongresista.

Maliban pa rito ginawaran naman ng Police honor ang naturang mambabatas.

Lumapag ang eroplanong sinasakyan nito alas 5:45 ng umaga mula sa Metro Manila.

🎥 Albay PIO

01/02/2025

TINGNAN| Ito ngayon ang disenyo ng isinasagawang Daet airport, sa Camarines, Norte.

Courtesy: D**g Padilla

30/01/2025

WEATHER ALERT| Nakataas na sa Orange Rainfall Warning ang ilang probinsya sa Bicol kabilang Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes at Albay dahil sa patuloy na pag-iral ng Shear line.
Nasa Yellow Rainfall Warning naman ang nalalabing bahagi ng rehiyon.
Inaasahan ang malalakas na pag-ulan sa mga nasabing lugar.

29/01/2025

DAR BICOL IS HIRING‼

We are thrilled to announce 86 JOB VACANCIES across the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Regional and Provincial Offices.

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Submit your application letter NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 10, 2025.

This office strictly adheres to the principles of non-discrimination in the selection of employees on account of age, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation in all levels of position in the agency, provided they meet the minimum requirements of the position.

For more details about the qualifications, see the attached pictures below:

Best of luck, applicants!

Source: DAR Regional Office 5

02/01/2024

Lagman pays tribute to people who inspire him

Albay Govenor Edcel “Grex” Lagman thanked all those who inspired him to live a life with a noble purpose in 2023.

Lagman shared that his 2023 was full of challenges but he was able to overcome them through the support of his family and colleagues at the provincial government.

“I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has inspired me to live my 2023 with a noble purpose,” said Lagman.

“While it was a year filled with challenges and obstacles both natural and man-made, I was able to surpass and overcome all of them through the help of my loving wife and kids, my dedicated workmates at the Governor’s Office, my loyal and faithful friends and my colleagues in public service who chose professionalism over personal considerations,” hr added.

Lagman shared that problems are part of public service but he was able to find solutions through the people that surround him.

“In governance, it’s expected that problems will arise every so often. I am thankful for everyone’s resolve to stay the course and come up with the best solutions to these issues and dilemmas,” said Lagman.

“When calamities struck, everyone maintained their composure and trusted each other. Through human talent, adaptability and innovation —- coupled by our faith in God’s grace —- we were able to come up with answers to these predicaments and complications,” he added.

“ All of you have added meaning and value to year 2023 especially on the days and in the weeks and months where we were swamped with work. 2023 is also defined by the concerted and collective effort of my department heads, assistant department heads and heads of office who comprise my Executive Family. This is the heart of our passion and of our perseverance at their finest,” he continued.

Lagman also sought forgiveness for all the people whom he hurt.

“We must forgive everyone who has hurt us including those who have not forgiven us. And it’s never beneath anyone to ask for forgiveness. So, to all those who have hurt me, i forgive you,” he said.

“And to the all the people i may have caused pain, my sincere apologies. We must never forget that at the heart of God’s love is forgiveness. My fellow Albayanos, I have every reason to be hopeful that 2024 will find us stronger, happier and healthier. Thank you for your trust and confidence. I will continue to work hard and work smart for all of you,” he added.

01/01/2024

BASAHIN: Pagkakaisa, kabutihan at pagmamalasakit sa kapwa ang hangad ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa bawat Pilipino ngayong bagong taon.

28/12/2023

Batas na magtatatag ng college of medicine sa limang unibersidad sa bansa, nilagdaan na ni PBBM

Nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos Jr. ang mga bagong batas na nagtatatag ng college of medicine programs sa limang unibersidad sa bansa.

Ayon sa Malacañan, ito ay ang Republic Act No. 11970, 11971, 11972, 11973, at 11974 na niladaan ng Pangulo noong Disyembre 20.

Sa ilalim ng RA 11970 at 11971, ang Benguet State University-College of Medicine sa La Trinidad, Benguet at Southern Luzon State University-College of Medicine sa Lucban, Quezon ay itatatag.

Ang RA 11972 naman ay ang University of Eastern Philippines-College of Medicine sa Catarman, Northern Samar ay itatayo, at ang RA 11974 naman ay itatatag ang Visayas State-Univeristy-College of Medicine sa Baybay, Leyte.

Sa ilalim ng mga bagong batas, ang mga naturang unibersidad ay maaari nang mag-alok ng Doctor of Medicine Program, kabilang ang Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine Program para mag-produce ng mga bagong professional physicians at makatulong na mapalakas ang healthcare system ng bansa.

Minamandato rin ang mga naturang unibersidad na magsagawa ng research at extension services at magbigay ng progresibong liderato sa naturang mga lugar.

Kaugnay din nito, nilagdaan din ng Punong Ehekutibo ang RA 11973 na siyang magtatatag ng Bicol University-College of Veterinary Medicine sa Ligao City, Albay para mag-produce ng mga bagong professional veterinary physicians.

27/12/2023

Gov. Padilla meets with DA’s Laurel

Camarines Norte Governor D**g Padilla has recently met with the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. to discuss the lot in Calasgasan, Daet to be used by the agency.

“Ito ay para makapagsimula na ang Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corporation (CPFPC) sa kanilang pagproseso ng produktong pang-agrikultura ng ating mga kababayan,” Padilla shared.

The officials also talked about the proposed Regional Fishport, Integrated Rice Processing Center, Ice Plant with Cold Storage in the province.

“Kasama rin po sa napagusapan namin ang ating kahilingan na magkaroon ng Regional Fishport, Integrated Rice Processing Center, Ice Plant with Cold Storage ang ating Lalawigan gayundin ang mapagtuunan ng pansin ang mga pangangailangan ng mga magsasaka katulad ng Farm equipment, Animal dispersal upang magkaroon ng mas mabilis at maayos na pagkakakitaan,” said Padilla.

Ang mga kahilingan po nating ito ay para sa pagnanais nating mas dumami pa ang mamumuhunan sa ating probinsya na magbibigay rin ng dagdag trabaho sa ating mga kababayan,” he added.

26/12/2023

Former VP Leni celebrates Christmas with brother, daughters

Former Vice President Leni Robredo spent her Christmas together with her daughters and her brother in her home town Naga City.

Robredo shared that she and her siblings don’t get to spend Christmases together since they are now based abroad.

“My siblings live abroad so it’s always a treat if we find time to be together. Last year, we were able to spend some time with my sister, Malou, and my nephew, Chris, in Orlando, Florida before Christmas,” said Robredo.

“My other nephew, Jon, is based in Boston, and he is the one we get to see more frequently now that Tricia is also based there,” she added.

“This year, my brother, Antonio, is here with his family – my sister-in-law, Faye, and my niece, Alya- to spend Christmas and New Year in Naga,” she continued.

Robredo shared that they decided to spend Christmas Day both in the house they grew up in in Monterey Village and in the house they built after their mother died in Magarao.

“We miss our parents and, of course, Malou and her boys, Jon and Chris. It would have been perfect if they were also here. Hopefully, next time soon, we will be complete,” she said.

19/12/2023

BAGONG MAYOR NG BACACAY INAKUSAHAN NI CONGRESSMAN EDCEL LAGMAN NG PAGNANAKAW NG KREDITO

Kabago-bago pa lang sa pwesto ang pumalit na mayor ng Bacacay sa namayapang Alkalde Dinky Romano subalit nahaharap na ito sa kontrobersiya sa pangingialam sa proyektong sinimulan ng nakaupong kongresista ng primero distrito na si Cong Edcel Lagman.
Sa sulat ni Lagman sa bagong meyor ng Bacacay na si Alkalde Edsel Belleza, makikita natin ang kanyang hinanakit sa pagpalit ng maayos naman at well maintained basketball board sa Bacacay Sports Center ng basketball board na may mga pangalan ng kanyang kaalyado sa politika.
Madiing sinabihan ni Lagman na ito raw ay tahasang pagnanakaw ng kredito dahil wala naman daw partisipasyon ang bagong meyor at kanyang kaalyado sa pagpapagawa nito.
Sa aking palagay naman walang kasalanan ang mga nabanggit na politiko kasi alam ko hindi naman nila ugaling magnakaw ng kredito.
Ito ay isang kontrobersiya na dapat harapin lang ng bagong meyor at managot kay Lagman.
Para sa akin, magkalaban man sa politika kailangan pa rin ang kortesiya sa isa’t isa.

17/12/2023

NEWS UPDATE: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins the second session of the ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Commemorative Summit together with other ASEAN leaders in Tokyo, Japan this Sunday, Dec. 17. (📷: Yummie Dingding/ PPA pool)

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