The river procession dedicated to Our Lady of Peñafrancia drew 1.5 million Catholic pilgrims and devotees in Naga City in 2024.?? This year also fell on the 100th anniversary of the Image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia's canonical coronation. Read more »
According to the Department of Health (DOH), dengue cases increased to 208,965 between January 1 and September 6, which is 68 percent more than during the same period previous year. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Bicol (PDEA-5) has recently inaugurated its latest Balay Silangan Reformation Center in Pio Duran, Albay. This new facility, now the 13th operational Balay Silangan center in the province. Read more »
Central Visayas has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2024 Private Schools Athletic Association (Prisaa) National Games, leading the senior division with an impressive tally of 66 gold, 33 silver, and 34 bronze medals as of 4 p.m. on July 25, 2024. Read more »
The Bicol Department of Tourism (DOT-5) is currently promoting golf and dive tourism as additional tourist attractions in the province. They had carried out multiple dive evaluations in the six provinces in the region during "Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas" held in this city. Read more »
