Aletter written by former Vice President Leni Robredo in April 2024 has resurfaced and is now making waves after being furnished to Opinyon Bicol. Addressed to Councilor Ghiel Rosales and other local officials, the letter underscores Robredo’s deep concerns over alleged corruption and governance failures during Mayor Nelson Legacion’s term—concerns that ultimately prompted her to… Read more

Legazpi City, Albay – Former Albay mayor and disqualified gubernatorial candidate Noel Rosal has expressed frustration over the swift resolution of his motion for reconsideration (MR) by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, describing it as “record-breaking.” Despite his criticism, Rosal admitted in his social media post that securing a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)… Read more

ALBAY – Base sa 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries kan Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), nagbaba an bilang kan mga kabataang parasira sa Pilipinas. Hale sa 1.05 milyon kan 2012, nagbaba ini sa 1.03 milyon sa 2022, na nagpapahiling kan luway-luway na paglihis kan mga kabataan sa tradisyunal na agrikultura tanganing maghanap nin alternatibong kabuhayan.… Read more

Manila, Philippines — Sa isang unanimous decision, tinanggihan ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) En Banc ang Motion for Reconsideration (MR) na inihain ni dating Albay Governor Noel Rosal kaugnay ng kanyang diskwalipikasyon bilang kandidato para sa May 2025 elections. Ayon sa resolusyon, walang bagong argumento o ebidensyang inihain si Rosal na magpapabago sa desisyon ng… Read more

THE House Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday recommended a full-blown congressional inquiry to determine whether the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is in violation of the country’s Anti-Dummy Law. This recommendation follows concerns over the NGCP’s ownership structure, governance, and compliance with constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership of public utilities. During… Read more

Quezon City, Philippines — January 7, 2025Representative Joey Sarte Salceda of the 19th Congress has introduced House Bill No. 11252, seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corporation a new legislative franchise to operate television and radio broadcasting stations in the Philippines. The bill aims to restore the network’s ability to deliver critical news, entertainment, and disaster-related information… Read more

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) commenced the printing of 73 million official ballots on January 6, 2025, at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City, marking a significant step in preparations for the May 12, 2025, National and Local Elections (NLE) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections… Read more

Residents of Barangay San Jose Pugay, Baao, Camarines Sur, are appealing for urgent government attention to repair a bridge that was severely damaged by Typhoon Kristine. According to local resident Irma Corong Cabaltera, the bridge serves as a vital crossing for four barangays, connecting them to essential services in the town proper. The damage has… Read more

Isang 6-anyos na batang lalaki ang nasawi matapos malunod sa ilog na nasa pagitan ng Barangay It-ba at Barangay Cawit sa Manito, Albay, nitong Sabado ng hapon, Enero 4, 2025. Ayon sa ulat, bandang ala-1:00 ng hapon nang magpunta ang biktima, kasama ang kaniyang kapatid na babae at ilang kaibigan, upang maligo sa ilog. Napansin… Read more