Rappler's latest stories on Bicol
Masbate town confirms first coronavirus cases
Mandaon town's first coronavirus cases are a 4-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman who traveled from Subic, Zambales. Both are asymptomatic.
Bicol tightens border control after spike in COVID-19 cases
The Bicol Regional Peace and Order Council implements the measure after the region recorded its highest spike in coronavirus cases. All of the new cases are returning residents.
Bicol records highest spike in COVID-19 cases, all returning residents
The spike in cases comes a few weeks after the region opened its borders to locally-stranded indviduals from Metro Manila and Calabarzon
Bicol IATF seeks 1-month suspension of return of stranded residents
Bicol's coronavirus task force says some local governments expressed concern that their isolation facilities are nearing full capacity
Masbate province records first 2 coronavirus cases
The island province in the Bicol region has been able to hold off the virus transmission for months since the pandemic broke out
DepEd probes mask-sharing at graduation rites in Bicol
'We would like to reiterate that graduation and moving up rites that require face-to-face interaction are postponed until further notice,' says DepEd, following a viral video of students sharing a face mask in Daet, Camarines Norte
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
Stranded worker dies while waiting for bus ride home to Bicol
Single mother Michelle Silvertino stayed in a footbridge in Pasay City for several days, waiting for a bus ride to Camarines Sur
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’s lone COVID-19 testing machine destroyed by Typhoon Ambo
DOH Bicol sends to the RITM in Metro Manila the 146 remaining samples from the region that were not tested due to the fluctuating current brought about by the typhoon
Bicol on red alert, prepares for tropical depression Ambo amid coronavirus
Bicol prepares for a 'complex disaster' amid the coronavirus pandemic. Evacuation will need to follow strict protocols for COVID-19 prevention.
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
3 more Bicol medical frontliners test positive for coronavirus
Patients #37 and #38 are not showing symptoms of COVID-19, says the Department of Health Center for Health Development in Bicol
PNP Bicol raises more than P10M for Filipinos affected by coronavirus pandemic
Police Brigadier General Anthony Alcañeses, PNP Bicol director, calls the initiative Bayanihan Fund Challenge, where the men and women of the Bicol police force pitched in 'to lend a hand and assist our fellow Filipinos who were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic'
Teenager, another nurse get coronavirus in Bicol
Five cases in the region recover, but health officials expect additional cases as they trace the contacts of the new ones
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
Bicol records first coronavirus death
The Department of Health regional office announces the patient was COVID-19 positive 3 days after he passed away
Coronavirus cases rise outside Metro Manila as tests slowly keep up
(UPDATED) The Department of Health warns the public numbers will increase as government acquires more test kits and sub-national laboratories are accredited to conduct tests nationwide
Pinukpok designer in Albay makes face masks, protective gear for frontliners
Local designer Jean Alta is calling on those from the fashion industry to show their bayanihan spirit. She urges helping frontliners by producing personal protective equipment for them.
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 doctors start fundraiser for frontliners' protective equipment
The fundraiser asks Bicolanos to each donate a set amount of P850 for the purchase of PPEs and other vital medical equipment for an under-equipped regional hospital
Bicol LGUs report over 97,000 being monitored for coronavirus
(UPDATED) DOH Bicol warns: 'The coronavirus disease is already in our doorstep'
Iriga mayor asks constituents to stay at home as city records 10 PUI cases
One of the persons under investigation from Barangay Perpetual Help has a heart condition and is in severe condition, Iriga Mayor Madelaine Alfelor says
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
Three dioceses in Bicol suspend masses to prevent virus spread
Albay Bishop Joel Baylon also asks the faithful to 'continue praying the Oratio Imperata for COVID-19, begging the Lord to save us from this deadly threat'
DOLE Bicol approves regional minimum wage increases
The Bicol wage board pegs the daily minimum wage in the region at P335
12 persons monitored in Bicol for coronavirus symptoms
(UPDATED) Before this new batch, there were 5 PUIs, who all eventually tested negative
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
PNP Bicol hunts thieves who stole Phivolcs equipment monitoring Mayon Volcano
The PNP chief of Bicol orders Albay cops to get the culprits ASAP
Albay governor cancels Magayon Festival
Governor Al Francis Bichara also creates a task force to prepare Albay from a possible 2019-nCoV outbreak
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
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
How about breadfruit for rice?
The agriculture department's Bureau of Agricultural Research aims to conserve Bicol's breadfruit, one of the region's emerging traditional crops
PDEA Bicol seizes P136 million worth of shabu at Matnog port
The suspected shabu was hidden in 20 individual teabags, which weighed around 20 kilos overall and were placed inside a gray luggage bag
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
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
Robredo’s Angat Buhay donates P4.58-million relief to Tisoy victims in Bicol
Angat Buhay and its partner organizations donate sacks of rice, hygiene kits, and an undisclosed amount of financial assistance to typhoon-hit areas in the region
Bicol workers get due payment, employment benefits through DOLE's SEnA
The Single Entry Approach program gives workers access to a speedy, impartial, and inexpensive settlement procedure for all issues or complaints arising from employer-employee relations
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
Robredo to visit, give aid to Typhoon Tisoy victims in Bicol
Vice President Leni Robredo says her anti-poverty program Angat Buhay will help provide housing materials and potable drinking water to typhoon victims
LTO suspends bus trips as Typhoon Tisoy threatens Bicol
The Land Transportation Office and those deputized by the agency are ordered to apprehend bus drivers who will defy the temporary suspension of trips to the Bicol Region
Bicol prepares for Typhoon Kammuri
Governor Francis Bichara suspends classes in all levels in private and public schools in Albay on December 2 and 3
From Bicol to Manila: How Biggs made it big
The Bicol favorite is finally in Manila
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
