A rare plant species, identified as Amorphophallus caudatu, has been documented in Bicol Natural Park in Camarines Norte province, Philippines, by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

A P10-million multi-species freshwater fish hatchery has broken ground in Albay, Philippines, aiming to significantly enhance the aquaculture sector in the Bicol Region, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out a loan payment moratorium for farmers and fisherfolk. This measure aims to provide financial relief to the agricultural sector.

A lawyer from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) revealed that P802 million from Sunwest Construction and Development Corp. was deposited into the bank accounts of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co between 2019 and 2025, during a hearing at the Sandiganbayan.

An unexpected surge in sardine catch led to spoilage in Bulan, Sorsogon, after fish processing plants temporarily closed during Holy Week, according to BFAR Bicol.

The National Irrigation Administration in Bicol (NIA-5) is targeting the conversion of seven fuel-powered irrigation systems into solar-powered facilities. This initiative aims to shift towards renewable energy sources for agricultural irrigation in the region.

The Philippine Coast Guard District Bicol seized 630 boxes of undocumented cigarettes, valued at an estimated P15.75 million, during a routine inspection at Mobo Port in Masbate.

A previously damaged section of the Maharlika Highway in Bicol, Philippines, has been reopened to motorists, easing travel for those observing Holy Week and heading to or from Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao.

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have called on Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco to substantiate his allegations that some lawmakers want Vice President Sara Duterte impeached because they cannot avoid accountability if she becomes president, with one urging him to name names. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said that it

March 18, 1901 The province of Masbate was officially created by virtue of the Philippine Commission Act No. 105. This significant event later served as the basis for the declaration of March 18 of each year as the foundation day of the province. Today, Masbate is a first-class province in the Bicol Region, recognized as

MANILA, Philippines — Eight of the 18 alleged former Marines who recently claimed to be “bagmen” of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co were found to be “not assigned” to the former congressman, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said. In an interview at the NBI headquarters in Pasay City on Wednesday, Matibag

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) announced that rice production in the Bicol region is projected to remain stable despite increasing fuel prices, thanks to a growing number of farms adopting solar-powered irrigation systems.

LEGAZPI CITY – Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 5 (Bicol) arrested a female job order employee found in possession of more than P1.3 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Ligao City, Albay, on Wednesday. The PDEA-5, in a report on Thursday, identified the arrested suspect only as alias Nef,

Bicol Saro Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon announced that the House of Representatives will coordinate with the court and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to ensure the safety and attendance of detained witness Madriaga.

CHED Region V is developing a Bicol Studies curriculum. How does the environment influence identity? We begin at the table.

LEGAZPI CITY – Police arrested 11 wanted persons in the Bicol Region in a one-day manhunt operation, the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-5) reported Friday. PRO-5 chief Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said those apprehended included the Municipal Most Wanted Person of Police Station 1 in Naga City, who was arrested for rape. The 10 other fugitives

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of the 18 supposed “bagmen” of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co on Thursday admitted a possible “oversight” in naming Mamamayang Liberal partylist Rep. Leila de Lima among the lawmakers who allegedly received suitcases of cash as kickbacks from flood control projects. Atty. Levito “Levi” Baligod’s admission directly contradicted

A diplomatic source from the Department of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that Zaldy Co, a fugitive former Ako Bicol party-list representative, is currently in Paris, France.

The Bicol region posted the lowest GDP growth in the Philippines for 2025, while Western Visayas recorded the highest growth among all regions.

A former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified about alleged P800 million kickbacks delivered to then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. The testimony detailed an instance of a large sum being delivered.

LIGAO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Water levels in major dams across the Bicol region remain normal despite extreme heat and lack of rainfall, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) revealed that former Ako-Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co, now a fugitive, allegedly received P802 million from contractor Sunwest Inc. between 2019 and 2025, during a malversation inquiry.

A Philippine congressman has filed a resolution urging the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to strictly monitor the electricity pricing of power companies. The resolution was submitted by Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr.

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Bicol region has reminded tourists to stay away from the declared six-kilometer permanent danger zone around Mayon Volcano while engaging…

Authorities in Daet, Camarines Sur, seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P4.08 million and arrested a drug suspect during a buy-bust operation on Tuesday.

Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified in court that he received P130 million as 'balato' (share) from former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, detailing the alleged scheme.

MANILA, Philippines — The evangelical leader who was named as a witness in the joint affidavit of the 18 alleged former Marines, who claimed to be “bagmen” of former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep.

MANILA, Philippines — There may be a potential conflict of interest for Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense panel for the impeachment hearing as two of her lawyers may be potential witnesses, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said. Ridon on Wednesday showed to reporters a copy of the Duterte camp’s entry of appearance for the impeachment

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday denied allegations that she received millions of pesos in cash from former Ako Bicol Rep.

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon downplayed claims that there was no documentary evidence to support allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte amassed ill-gotten wealth, saying that her net worth from 2008 to 2024 rose by over 1,000 percent. At Wednesday’s hearing of the House of Representatives committee on justice, Cagayan de Oro

‘Young, emerging designers deserve the same support, respect, and celebration of their art as established names receive,’ says Albay fashion designer Zen Rodrigueza

Vice President Sara Duterte’s declaration that she intends to run for president in 2028 is “irrelevant” to the House of Representatives’ handling of the four impeachment complaints against her, Bicol…

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday hailed the 18 former Marines who acted as alleged bagmen of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, and said that this only “proved” initial information that the government had been coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The vice president also said that the revelations by

LEGAZPI CITY — The National Irrigation Administration Regional Office V has conducted desilting and clearing operations in several irrigation systems to improve water delivery to farms in Bicol amid…

The Department of Agriculture reported P4.8 million in agricultural losses in the Bicol region of the Philippines, attributed to declining rainfall and the onset of the dry season.

The Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5) in Bicol, Philippines, distributed 10 new 4x4 patrol vehicles to selected police stations to enhance mobility and response capabilities.

The Philippines is no longer the country with the most extreme fuel price increases in Southeast Asia as of March 30, though significant domestic economic pressures related to the crisis continue.

Ako Bicol party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. has called on the Energy Regulatory Commission to expedite consumer refunds and consider suspending value-added tax amidst rising summer power demand.

A rights group is calling for an end to the 'culture of impunity' following alleged abuse of a young woman with intellectual developmental needs in Bicol, an incident that has drawn the attention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

At least 35 gasoline stations across the Bicol region in the Philippines were temporarily closed as of Wednesday, March 31, due to various issues, according to data from the Police Regional Office.

More than 600 police officers have been deployed across Zambales province in the Philippines to enhance security measures for the observance of Holy Week.

Defense lawyers have declined to question a former Department of Public Works and Highways district engineer who was presented as a witness in the malversation case against former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.

PUV drivers and operators are taking the hardest hit since the four-day workweek mandated by government means less passengers for them

MANILA, Philippines —The houses of three former colleagues of 18 alleged ex-Marines, who claimed to be “bagmen” of resigned Ako Bicol Rep.

A total of 719 former rebels in the Bicol Region have applied for the government's amnesty program, according to the National Amnesty Commission.

PIO DURAN, ALBAY, Philippines — More than a thousand tourists and residents feasted on over 300 kilos of tinapa (smoked fish) during a 225-meter boodle fight at this town’s Tinapa Festival on Sunday. The long communal table at the town pier featured six tinapa dishes—dinakdakan, sisig, lumpia, embutido, Bicol Express and traditional fried tinapa—using around

Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon on Sunday said the House of Representatives would coordinate with the court, as well as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), to ensure the safety and attendance of detained witness Ramil Madriaga in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Ridon, who chairs the House committee on

The House justice committee will ensure fairness in the enforcement of rules regarding impeachment proceedings as it prepares to take up the complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Saturday. The House panel will tackle the four impeachment complaints against Duterte starting March 2 to determine if there

An evangelical leader named as a witness in the joint affidavit of 18 alleged former Marines-turned-'bagmen' for former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co has clarified his role, stating it does not imply endorsement.

MANILA, Philippines — The resolutions for the plunder case against former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co and the malversation case against former Senator Bong Revilla are now under review, according to Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Polo Martinez. Co’s plunder and Revilla’s malversation cases were connected to the flood control anomalies currently being investigated