Rappler's latest stories on Albay
People vs Pandemic: How these mayors’ priorities protected their communities
Rappler features local governments that have been ahead in responding to the coronavirus pandemic
Legazpi City prepares a table for the quarantined
‘The local government should be felt. ’Pag nag-lockdown ka, ’tapos pinabayaan mo ang mga tao, ’wag ka na,’ says Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal
In the fight vs COVID-19, these women mayors didn't take chances
Mayors Trina Firmalo-Fabic of Odiongan, Romblon, and Krisel Lagman-Luistro of Tabaco, Albay, consult their constituents and get creative in their response to the health crisis
Albay couple gives free vegetables to neighbors from ECQ to MGCQ
Jonathan and Dalyn Yap heeded the call of the Albay government for residents to tend vegetable gardens during the lockdown, and they have been providing free vegetables to their community since then
Albay LGU launches massive contact tracing of mobile nurse positive with coronavirus
The nurse had gone around town to administer vaccinations the previous week, servicing at least 41 persons, says Oas Mayor Domingo Escoto
Tesda eyeing 'gulayan sa barangay' in Camalig as agri school site for Bicolanos
Residents of Barangay Salugan in Camalig, Albay, can get free vegetables in the 'gulayan'
Legazpi City reiterates rules vs discrimination of frontliners, OFWs
The Legazpi City government gives the reminder following reports and complaints from residents who were harassed because they were suspected to be coronavirus carriers
Salceda warns PNP to stop illegal cockfights in Albay
The Albay congressman says the gambling activities in his province may ignite a COVID-19 outbreak
Albay village offers a healthy option to residents in time of pandemic
Barangay captain, Shiela "Kap Shie" Dino, of Salugan in Camalig town, wants her townmates to have access to fresh vegetables as they stave off the coronavirus
Albay needs to evacuate 300,000 residents as Typhoon Ambo nears
Local disaster councils are advised to follow evacuation and health protocols the provincial government put in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus disease
Phivolcs warns Ambo might trigger Mayon Volcano lahar
Phivolcs calls for vigilance, warning that volcanic deposits from Mayon's 2018 eruption could mix with rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong), possibly resulting in lahar
Bicol hospital cuts down admission of patients as staff get coronavirus
The Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Legazpi City, Albay is transferring patients to other government and private hospitals
'We need to be bold': Provinces make difficult decisions on 1st day of GCQ
(UPDATED) 'We need to be bold and act on this health emergency in our locality especially if we still have active cases of COVID-19,' says Bangsamoro Parliament member Zia Alonto Adiong, spokesperson of the Lanao Del Sur IATF
IATF approves Albay request to extend ECQ
Albay has 3 new cases on Friday, bringing its total to 31, based on the tracker
Albay maintains border lockdown under GCQ
Albay has 33 coronavirus cases as of April 30
'Keep the lockdown': Anxiety sweeps provinces as coronavirus quarantines ease
Many people refuse to open the borders and allow outsiders to enter their provinces, including fellow residents who are stranded elsewhere and have waited for weeks to return to their homes
Albay mayors oppose IATF move to place province under general quarantine
Citing new cases and a recent death, the mayors of Legazpi City and Tabaco City want to extend enhanced community quarantine measures in the province
Legazpi City records first coronavirus death
The Department of Health's Bicol office says the patient also had diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease
43 Bicolano workers headed home after Manila quarantine
The workers sought shelter at the Redemptorist Church compound in Baclaran, Parañaque City for a 14-day quarantine period
Albay port congestion worries staff, truckers
Cargo trucks are piling up at the Pio Duran port in Albay and nearly a hundred drivers and crew are stranded, making physical distancing nearly impossible to implement
Albay sets new protocols for PUIs waiting for coronavirus test results
Patients under investigation (PUIs) must stay in the hospital and wait for their COVID-19 test results before they are allowed to go home
121 Albay residents who escaped Manila are stranded at the border
(UPDATED) Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara closes the border to returning residents, a decision that he says is based on consultations with the 18 mayors of the province
DOH Bicol reports 4th coronavirus case
The 4th patient is a 60-year-old female from Guinobatan, Albay
DOH Bicol confirms first 3 coronavirus cases
Two male patients are now admitted at the Bicol Regional and Training Hospital, while the female case is confined at the Bicol Medical Center
Masbate suspends collection of utility bills
Other local governments in Bicol have also implemented measures to help sectors most vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak
Bicol LGUs report over 97,000 being monitored for coronavirus
(UPDATED) DOH Bicol warns: 'The coronavirus disease is already in our doorstep'
Even locals cannot enter or leave in Albay's hard lockdown
Albayanons returning to their homes in the province are not allowed to cross the border
Albay governor declares state of calamity due to coronavirus
The declaration of a state of calamity will allow local government units to use calamity funds to help people affected by the enhanced community quarantine
Legazpi City imposes curfew due to coronavirus
The curfew is from 9 pm to 4 am daily and will cover all persons within the city, including those who are just visiting
Albay requires self-quarantine for residents who traveled outside province, Bicol
The executive order requires travellers to immediately report to their barangay health workers upon their arrival in Albay
Senior high school students of Albay school in quarantine after Senate visit
St Agnes Academy in Legazpi City also suspends classes until March 25
Albay sets up Mayon Skyline Hotel as coronavirus quarantine center
It can accommodate 24 patients
Albay suspends classes due to torrential rains and flooding
The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office directs all city and municipal disaster officials to initiate measures and closely monitor areas vulnerable to landslides and flooding
Albay bans pigs, pork products from Camarines provinces
Albay seals its border after pigs in neighboring CamSur are tested postive for African swine flu
When cash aid is not enough: Helping displaced farmers, informal workers
It is crucial for disaster victims and vulnerable sectors to be aware of the kinds of adaptation support available to them and how they can access them
Bicol on blue alert over suspected coronavirus cases
The Bicol Regional Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council raises the alert status after 3 patients in Albay were being observed for the 2019 novel coronavirus
Albay governor cancels Magayon Festival
Governor Al Francis Bichara also creates a task force to prepare Albay from a possible 2019-nCoV outbreak
Legazpi cops sue man who 'pretended' to be sick with novel coronavirus
The man reportedly laid down and acted sick in front of a popular mall in Legazpi City
Albay job seekers get tips on money management, workers' rights, and business startups
Provided as part of a job fair held in Albay on January 28, the learning events let participants listen and ask questions about money management, employees' rights, and business starter ideas
Women’s group in Albay donating harvest to Taal Volcano evacuees
As survivors themselves, the group Women for Progress Movement in Albay gives back by donating their freshly harvested sweet potatoes to Taal Volcano eruption evacuees
Water facilities being constructed at Batangas evacuation camps for Taal victims
Jetmatic pumps will be placed in several evacuation camps such as Batangas Sports Complex, West Bauan, Central School, Bauan Batangas, Lemery, Agoncillo, and San Nicolas
What other LGUs can learn from Albay's Mayon response plan
The association of disaster responders from the towns and cities of Albay province has come up with a list of local governments' daily priorities for 4 months following a volcanic eruption
Petition vs EDSA provincial bus ban hits a bump
(3rd UPDATE) Even with a Supreme Court dismissal, there is still an injunction on the bus ban issued by a Quezon City court in July 2019 that favors provincial operators
LOOK: How local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula
On Christmas eve, local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) by evacuating residents and preparing equipment ahead of its landfall
How this Albay village keeps its Christmas tradition alive with ‘Bulilit Pastores’
In Legazpi City, young children sing and dance to 'Pastores-A-Belen' before Christmas Day, continuing the age-old and unique Christmas tradition of Bicol to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ
Albay governor asks mayors to correct 'bloated' typhoon damage reports
Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara says the provincial government is 'counterchecking' the Typhoon Tisoy damage reports of the local government units
Legazpi bishop leads Simbang Gabi: See God's image in IPs
Bishop Joel Baylon urges the parishioners of Albay to stand up for indigenous peoples in need, especially those affected by Typhoon Tisoy
LOOK: Christmas village brings holiday cheer to Legazpi City
The Christmas village in Sawangan Waterfront Park cheers up Bicolanos affected by Typhoon Tisoy
Legazpi Airport rehabilitation could take up to 40 days
While the rehabilitation is ongoing, the airport's international arrival area will be used as its interim pre-departure area
Duterte to visit Bicol as Typhoon Tisoy leaves agriculture, housing damage
The damage to fisheries and livestock in Sorsogon province alone is estimated at nearly P700 million
