Rappler's latest stories on Bicol Region
Bicol Region's 2 coronavirus testing centers now operational
The two coronavirus testing facilities are located in Bicol's major cities of Legazpi and Naga
Bicol's weeklong zero-streak ends with patient No. 69 in Legazpi City
The new COVID-19 case comes on the first day of Bicol Region's transitiion into a modified general community quarantine
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
Bicol LGUs report over 97,000 being monitored for coronavirus
(UPDATED) DOH Bicol warns: 'The coronavirus disease is already in our doorstep'
DOLE Bicol approves regional minimum wage increases
The Bicol wage board pegs the daily minimum wage in the region at P335
Bicol has two persons under investigation for coronavirus
Two cases of persons under investigation for the novel coronavirus come from Bicol, though no additional details have been given, other than they are isolated and in hospital already
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
DOH Bicol warns region is high risk for polio outbreak
DOH Bicol is aiming to immunize from polio about 125,000 children below five years old
Masbate village chief killed in military encounter with communists
Wolfert Dalanon alias Ompong, chairman of Barangay San Antonio in Milagros town, allegedly allowed 'terrorists' to train in his village, the military claims
Residents in 2 areas in Tiwi, Albay asked to leave due to land cracks
Evacuation is ordered for fear of landslides
Naga to equip PUV drivers with first aid skills
A new ordinance in this city in the Bicol region will train drivers of jeepneys, trimobiles, padyak, and e-trikes to become first responders during road crashes
Modernization underway as Bicol's first gov't hospital turns 100
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda envisions the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital to become 'the Philippine General Hospital of the south'
RORO vessel runs aground in marine protected area in Albay
MV Jack Daniel has departed from the Port of Pantao in Libon town on its way to Masbate province
Barefoot Bicolana lass is Palarong Pambansa 2018's first gold medalist
Lheslie de Lima dedicates her first Palarong Pambansa gold medal to detained Senator Leila de Lima, whom her lolo says is a 'close relative'
Cagayan Valley leads early Palarong Pambansa 2018 medal race
A niece of detained Senator Leila de Lima who ran barefoot is among the early gold medal winners in the Palarong Pambansa hosted by Vigan
DSWD plans for immediate recovery in case of Mayon eruption
According to DSWD, at least 10,405 families or 40,565 individuals in 39 barangays and 7 municipalities in Albay are affected by Mayon's impending eruption
PAGASA warns Bicol officials of more flooding, landslides
Authorities say two motorized boats capsized in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, due to rough seas
Heavy rains cause floods, landslides in CamSur, Catanduanes
(UPDATED) Floods were also reported in low-lying communities of Naga City and neighboring Magarao town in Camarines Sur
LOOK: Bicol braces for Urduja
Close to 5,000 passengers are stranded in various seaports in Bicol region
#SaferRoadsPH forum on making Bicol roads safer
(3rd UPDATE) The 4th leg of the caravan will be held at the Arrupe Convention Center, Ateneo de Naga University in Naga City, Camarines Sur on January 24 from 12 pm to 5 pm
DepEd hosts National Teachers’ Day celebration in Legazpi City
DepEd's theme for Teachers’ Day is 'Gurong Pilipino, Ka-akbay sa Progreso' aims to recognize the role of teachers in honing the full potential of students towards nation-building
Soldiers in Bicol raise funds for Marawi evacuees
Members of the military in Bicol who spearheaded the donation drive thank Bicolanos for helping Marawi City
In Bicol, military spearheads relief drive for Marawi
We might be sleeping soundly here but our brothers in Marawi City are in miserable condition Colonel Alden Juan Masagca commanding officer of the Army s 901st Infantry Brigade says in his appeal to Bicolanos
Power restored to 811,000 Nina-hit households
The DSWD also says aid amounting to P158 million has been given to families affected by Typhoon Nina Nock ten
Duterte in typhoon-hit Bicol: Let's return to normalcy ASAP
The President also asks victims of the typhoon to give the government time to get things done
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DSWD: P8M worth of goods prepositioned for Typhoon Nina
The Department of Social Welfare and Development assures the public that emergency response teams are already on standby to address incidents in areas affected by Typhoon Nina
Leni Robredo, Severe Tropical Storm Nina, Shaquille O'Neal | Evening wRap
Watch Rappler s evening newscast with Paterno Esmaquel
Typhoon Lawin: Over 14,000 people in 136 evacuation centers
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development Lawin has affected a total of 13 428 families or 61 126 persons in 118 barangays
450 passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to Lawin
At least 24 rolling cargoes and 7 other sea vessels were grounded in ports in Catanduanes and Albay according to the Office of Civil Defense Bicol
Over 1,000 passengers stranded in Bicol seaports
Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara has enforced the no sailing policy on all fishermen while coastal villages in the eastern seaboard of the province have been alerted to avoid possible storm surges due to Tropical Storm Karen
Abu Sayyaf, MMShakedrill, Manila-Clark railway | 12PM wRap
Watch Rappler s 12PM newscast with Chay Hofileña
Bichara could be Duterte’s 'big guy' in Bicol
The incoming governor says he is willing to accept the post of PDP Laban regional chairman in Bicol to help Duterte with his programs in the countryside
'Escudero supporters switched to Robredo to prevent a Marcos win'
Political analyst Richard Heydarian says Leni Robredo became the rallying point for the reformist vote that wants to stop the return of Marcos to office
Bongbong Marcos sets foot in Robredo's home region
All the 5 vice presidential candidates running against Marcos trace their roots to Bicolandia
Salceda gone? LP stalwarts vow Roxas-Robredo victory in Bicol
The ruling party s stalwarts in the region are banking on their strong local candidates to boost the chances of the administration tandem
Palaro Bicolano brothers play basketball for OFW mom and diabetic dad
Inspirasyon namin ang aming parents gusto naming maging proud sila sa amin
#PHVote: The rise of 'fat dynasties'
In a forum organized by the Ateneo School of Government experts say political dynasties are one of the reasons why economic growth remains slow
No equipment? No problem for Bicol's 1st gold medalist at Palaro
Student athlete Daniella Camonoga makes up for the lack of training equipment by using bamboo as a javelin and a rock for shot put
Travel guide: Caramoan Islands, 2-day island hopping camping trip
Watch a moonrise visit the enchanting lagoon of Matukad Island camp out under a sky full of stars – all while taking in the raw beauty of the Caramoan Islands
Bicol honors female cops as PH marks Women's Month
Bicol s female police officers are praised for being role models and persevering despite challenges
IN PHOTOS: Roxas, Robredo, LP coalition court Albay
LP standard bearer Manuel Roxas II running mate Leni Robredo and several senatorial candidates visit Tabaco and Ligao in Albay a province in the vote rich Bicol region
Bishop calls for more troops in Bicol to stop poll violence
At least 3 provinces in the Bicol region have been considered hot spots in past elections
Who is running in Bicol | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Bicol
VP bet Leni Robredo comes home to Naga
After she is declared as the vice presidential bet of the Liberal Party she tells her kababayan it might be time to draw attention to the neglected Bicol region
Bicol a ‘cradle’ of VP candidates
Like a sili the presence of Bicol stalwarts will add spice to the vice presidential contest says Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto who notes there are 4 aspirants from the region so far
Bicol LGUs to use social media in disaster response
Project Agos conducts workshops to train local government representatives and volunteers to have a ZeroCasualty mindset in times of disasters
Project Agos to conduct workshop in Naga for disaster managers
Rappler holds a capacity building workshop on the use of social media in disaster information management on June 4 – 5 in Naga
Sorsogon towns evacuate residents ahead of multi-hazards
Sorsogon province evacuates more than 1 000 people amid the twin threats of a pending volcanic eruption and an approaching typhoon
Runner from Bicol Region wins first Palaro gold medal
Inspirasyon ko yung pamilya ko at sa tulong ng Diyos nakuha ko ang tagumpay na ito says April Boy Adricula a fisherman s son from Libmanan Camarines Sur
