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Camarines Norte's Museo Bulawan Director Abel C. Icatlo spoke eloquently about the steadfast public servant and the rema...
26/06/2025

Camarines Norte's Museo Bulawan Director Abel C. Icatlo spoke eloquently about the steadfast public servant and the remarkable visual artist who is also a police officer, "Jesse Robredo’s legacy—one of integrity, service, and unwavering dedication to the people—mirrors the artist’s commitment to using their talent to uplift and inspire. Just as Robredo sought to bridge societal gaps through compassionate leadership, so too does the artworks of Ryan Morales strive to connect us through the shared experience of beauty and emotion."
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General Andrei Dizon, PNP Bicol Regional Director, esteemed guests, friends, art lovers, ladies and gentlemen. First off, let me thank the Jesse Robredo Museum for hosting our initiative to bring t…

Commemorating the life and works of San Pedro Bautista, OFM who was born on June 24, 1542 and canonized on June 8, 1862 ...
25/06/2025

Commemorating the life and works of San Pedro Bautista, OFM who was born on June 24, 1542 and canonized on June 8, 1862 with the martyrs of Japan. He was the moving spirit behind the foundation of many towns in Bicol, Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, and Tayabas, Fray Bautista spent nine years as a Franciscan missionary in the Philippines contributing to the building of the church during its early years.

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Foreword Pedro Bautista y Belasquez arrived in the Philippines in 1584 with the fourth group of Franciscan Missionaries. Born on June 24, 1542, in San Esteban del Valle, Avila, Spain, he …

The author Evita Jimenez-Tuazon, educator and volunteerism advocate, expresses her anger and disappointment at the ongoi...
23/06/2025

The author Evita Jimenez-Tuazon, educator and volunteerism advocate, expresses her anger and disappointment at the ongoing saga of the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, "The Filipino people, weary and hopeful, looked on with bated breath, yearning for a system that upholds fairness and transparency. Yet, they witnessed a lamentable abdication—a capitulation to the shadows of favoritism and political expediency. Impeachment, meant to be a tool of accountability, became a mere echo of what it once was—a hollow gesture, a symbol of unfulfilled promises. Once poised to weigh truth, the scales of justice now hang imbalanced, tilting away from righteousness and into the realm of the compromised."

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Have you found yourself sometimes talking, mumbling some phrases, or even giving a speech without an audience, just talking to yourself or thinking aloud, and the people around you would think you …

Remembering Fr. Godofredo Alingal, SJ (b. June 24, 1922 - April 13, 1981). He was a scholastic in Ateneo de Naga (1947-1...
22/06/2025

Remembering Fr. Godofredo Alingal, SJ (b. June 24, 1922 - April 13, 1981). He was a scholastic in Ateneo de Naga (1947-1950), then assigned to San Jose parish of Talakag, Bukidnon (1951-1957), later to Linabo, Malaybalay, in 1957, and on to Dangcagan as director of the Santo Niño High School. He returned to Ateneo de Naga in 1962 to teach Religion, English, and Latin, and became its first Filipino High School Principal in 1966-1967. Reassigned to Mindanao to do mission work in Cagayan de Oro, then to Immaculate Conception parish of Kibawe, Bukidnon in 1968, he worked among poor farmers and peasants. He fought for the rights of these farmers against the abuses of Martial Law and its enforcers. For this, he was shot and killed by five unknown assailants in Kibawe on April 13, 1981, Easter Monday.

Featured photos were taken when Fr. Alingal was in Ateneo de Naga as High School Principal (credit: Blue & Gold)

https://dateline-ibalon.com/2023/03/fr-godofredo-alingal-sj-a-quiet-man-fr-vincent-cullen-sj/

We are posting these series of articles to commemorate the life and works of the late Pepe San Miguel Umali. a cultural ...
21/06/2025

We are posting these series of articles to commemorate the life and works of the late Pepe San Miguel Umali. a cultural and heritage advocate (b. June 16, 1976 – d. January 24, 2024). He wrote these for the FB page of Libmanan Historico Cultural Society in May – June 2020 and dedicated these essays in memory of Mr. Marcial “Manoy Jun” Naag Jr., a fellow advocate of Libmanan heritage.

The Libmanan River is a significant waterway located in the Bicol Region. It is one of the largest tributaries of the Bicol River. Originating from the Camarines Sur slopes of Mount Labo, it flows southeast, eventually joining the Bicol River in the town of Libmanan. The rich plains at the confluence of the two rivers are crucial to its economy, providing water for farming, fishing, and transportation, and making Libmanan a rice-basket since the Spanish colonial times.

We are posting these series of articles to commemorate the life and works of the late Pepe San Miguel Umali. a cultural and heritage advocate (b. June 16, 1976 – d. January 24, 2024). He wrote thes…

Si Ronaldo R. De Jesus, MD "Doc DJ" ay isang practicing General Surgeon. Maraming siyang pasyente sa clinic niya sa Daet...
19/06/2025

Si Ronaldo R. De Jesus, MD "Doc DJ" ay isang practicing General Surgeon. Maraming siyang pasyente sa clinic niya sa Daet, Camarines Norte. Kinahiligan niyang sumulat ng mga tula sa Pilipino noong pang 2015. Ang mga tulang ito ay naging popular sa kaniyang FB page. Kaya't noong 2023, binuo niya ang “Mga Madamdaming Tula ng Buhay ni Doc DJ,” isang aklat na may 133-pahina ng mga tulang sinulat niya.

PANIMULANG SALITA Ang buhay ng tao’y punung-puno ng talinhaga, hiwaga at karanasang nagpapatibay sa kaniyang pagkatao. Ang pag-ibig sa Diyos at sa kapwa ang siyang nangingibabaw sa damdamin ng isan…

Camalig, Albay is a town rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It is one of the municipalities in the province o...
18/06/2025

Camalig, Albay is a town rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It is one of the municipalities in the province of Albay, that borders the Mayon Volcano. Known for being a great vantage point to view the volcano’s majestic shape, it is home to tourist destinations like Sumlang Lake, the Quituinan Hills and the Hoyop-hoyopan Caves. From its prehistoric roots and colonial past, Camalig has evolved into a thriving community known for its culinary heritage, agricultural prosperity, and scenic landscapes.

In June 2025, Camalig commemorates the 420th Anniversary of the Reconstruction of the St. John the Baptist Parish Church amid its Town Fiesta and Pinangat Festival celebrations.
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Camalig, Albay is a town rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It is one of the municipalities in the province of Albay, that borders the Mayon Volcano. Known for being a great va…

Lawyer and Professor Angelo R. Ojastro III writes, "The Sara Duterte impeachment took a stunning constitutional turn on ...
16/06/2025

Lawyer and Professor Angelo R. Ojastro III writes, "The Sara Duterte impeachment took a stunning constitutional turn on June 10, 2025, when the Philippine Senate did something no impeachment court had ever attempted in the nation’s history: it returned articles of impeachment to the House of Representatives, claiming authority to review and reject the lower chamber’s work for supposed “constitutional deficiencies.”

"This was not a mere procedural hiccup or scheduling adjustment. The Senate essentially claimed judicial review power over a coordinate branch of government, violating the fundamental principle that each chamber of Congress has exclusive constitutional authority within its designated sphere. In one unprecedented vote, eighteen senators transformed the Senate from a trial court into a supervisory tribunal over House impeachment decisions."

BACKGROUND Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has faced four impeachment complaints, though only one has been formally transmitted to the Philippine Senate for trial, in line with the constitut…

Updating our Bulan seaport feature -- A new daily direct Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service has been launched on June...
16/06/2025

Updating our Bulan seaport feature -- A new daily direct Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service has been launched on June 12, 2025, connecting Bulan, Sorsogon in Luzon and Lipata Ferry Terminal in Surigao City, Northern Mindanao. This service aims to bypass the San Juanico Bridge in Leyte and Samar due to ongoing load restrictions and to offer a faster and more efficient route for cargo and passenger transport between Luzon and Mindanao.
(image: Philippine Information Agency)
https://dateline-ibalon.com/2025/04/port-of-bulan-at-the-crossroads-in-sorsogon-history-ruben-jeffrey-asuncion/

Enjoy some Bikol poetry "rawitdawit" by award winning Nestor "Nono" Felix. Witty, funny, insightful.
15/06/2025

Enjoy some Bikol poetry "rawitdawit" by award winning Nestor "Nono" Felix. Witty, funny, insightful.

Nestor “Nono” Felix feeds his Facebook followers with poems about his distilled reflections on life and his quick comments about current social and economic issues, or whatever else attracts his in…

For Father's Day, we are re-posting this article written by Ramon "Ramgie" Almoneda which was originally published as a ...
14/06/2025

For Father's Day, we are re-posting this article written by Ramon "Ramgie" Almoneda which was originally published as a chapter in the book by Bishop Benjamin De Jesus Almoneda titled "Sinagip sa Baha, My Journey Through the Flood of Merciful Love." Bishop Ben was the first alumnus of Ateneo de Naga (Bachelor of Arts, Class 1950) to become a priest (ordained in 1958) and a bishop (consecrated in 1990).

 This article was originally published as a chapter in the book, Sinagip sa Baha, My Journey Through the Flood of Merciful Love, by Bishop Benjamin De Jesus Almoneda (Kadena Press, Asia Founda…

As we commemorate Philippine Independence Day this June 12, we honor not only the revolutionaries who took up arms but a...
12/06/2025

As we commemorate Philippine Independence Day this June 12, we honor not only the revolutionaries who took up arms but also those who, decades earlier, laid the groundwork for nationalist awakening—among them, the often-overlooked creoles: Spaniards born in the Philippines. Their complicated loyalties eventually aligned with the cause of freedom. Not all bore arms, but they lit the intellectual fuse that would one day ignite a nation’s fight for liberty.

As we commemorate Philippine Independence Day this June 12, we honor not only the revolutionaries who took up arms but also those who, decades earlier, laid the groundwork for nationalist awakening…

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