Rappler's latest stories on Masbate
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.
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
During pandemic, student climbs a mountain to send class requirement
How far would you walk just to comply with class requirements?
Masbate suspends collection of utility bills
Other local governments in Bicol have also implemented measures to help sectors most vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak
Ex-Masbate town mayor gets 12 years over P26-M unliquidated cash advances
The Sandiganbayan 7th Division finds former mayor Bernardito Abapo of Milagros, Masbate, 'guilty beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of malversation of public funds'
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
Suspects in Masbate town vice mayor’s slay ordered released
The cases filed against the 4 men are under investigation
Masbate town vice mayor’s slay: Alleged gunmen from Tarlac, Laguna arrested
The suspected killers of Batuan Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III are arrested after a CCTV camera captures the plate number of their escape vehicle
Masbate town vice mayor dies in Manila ambush
Batuan Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III is the 9th vice mayor shot dead since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office
Green sea turtle, whales found lifeless on Bicol shores
Local residents bury the carcasses with the supervision of environment officials
Bicol PNP monitoring armed groups in Camarines Sur, Masbate, Albay
The police in the region also report it has recovered over 600 firearms since the start of the Comelec gun ban
DOJ subpoenas Batuan, Masbate mayor, vice mayor
Prosecutors ask the Yusons to explain the illegal possession of firearms charges filed against them by the police
Duterte orders DAR to fast-track land reform in Masbate
President Rodrigo Duterte orders Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones: 'Tingnan niya ang Masbate, i-land reform niya lahat'
5 governors commit to protect Visayan Sea
The agreement seeks to restore, conserve, and protect the Visayan Sea's marine biodiversity
Masbate seaport grenade blast destroys 2 patrol boats
The Masbate explosion damages patrol boats of the Philippine Army and the Philippine Coast Guard
Albayalde relieves officials of Sultan Kudarat, warns Masbate chief
(3rd UPDATE) PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde also orders the relief of the provincial director of Sultan Kudarat and the chief of police of Isulan town
Masbate town hopes reef balls will revive endangered corals
Some 300 reef balls out of a targeted 1,000 are scattered to hasten the coral regeneration in Masbate's Colorada Marine Protected Area
Masbate bans coal-fired energy projects
The Masbate provincial government will no longer authorize the development or operation of any coal-fired power plant
Army nabs 4 alleged communist rebels in Masbate
Clashes erupt in Barangay Talisay in San Fernando town while the troops are on patrol for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections 2018
Masbate barangay officials face complaints over lack of anti-drug councils
The officials did not create barangay anti-drug abuse councils, which are required by the Department of the Interior and Local Government
Rodeo festival unites rival politicians in Masbate
The annual Rodeo Masbateño Festival does not only bring rodeo fans together, it also serves to unite rival political camps on one stage
Sombrero Island in Masbate closed to tourists
San Pascual Mayor Zacarina Lazaro cites non-compliance to environmental laws and operating without a permit as reasons for the closure
Appeals court rules in favor of Masbate gold mine
Petitioners simply failed to substantiate their claims that any environmental damage is directly attributable to Filminera s mining activities
News Briefs: February 16, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Thursday February 16
News Briefs: February 13, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Monday February 13
Briones inspects schools devastated by Typhoon Nina
At least 118 schools in Bicol Mimaropa and Calabarzon regions are being used as evacuation centers for about 4 050 families affected by Typhoon Nina
Typhoon Nina affects over 100,000 in PH
Thousands remain in evacuation centers as Typhoon Nina continues to move away from the Philippines
'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
2016 elections: Which senators are winning in Bicol provinces?
Reelectionist Franklin Drilon is the leading senatorial candidate in 3 of 6 Bicol provinces
5 of 6 Bicol governors support Grace Poe
The presidential bet thanks the governors for her support The endorsement comes at a time when Poe is trailing Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in surveys
5 gold workers killed in small scale mining pit in Aroroy, Masbate
The miners were trapped inside a mine pit in the gold rich town of Aroroy Masbate
Masbate bets raise alarm over private armed groups
Local candidates express their election related concerns at the first ever dialogue with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine National Police Special Task Force Masbate in Masbate City
Navy rescues 102 tourists stranded in Masbate
The local tourists mostly from Metro Manila are on a 3 day island hopping activity and get stranded on Sombrero Island
Who is running in Bicol | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Bicol
Court orders Masbate gov detention in BJMP facility
UPDATED Former Masbate representative now Governor Rizalina Seachon Lanete who faces plunder and graft raps over the pork barrel scam will be detained in the same facility as alleged scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles
Masbate governor surrenders to CIDG over plunder charge
UPDATED Former Masbate representative now Governor Rizalina Seachon Lanete surrenders to police hours after the Sandiganbayan orders her arrest
NDRRMC issues flood advisory for 14 provinces
The NDRRMC s December 27 flood advisory covers 3 regions and 14 provinces
Ruby's 3rd landfall over Mindoro Monday evening
Twelve areas in Southern Luzon are under Signal Number 3 while Metro Manila now under Signal No 2 will feel the effects of the typhoon starting Monday December 8
Ruby flattens Bicol houses, causes storm surge
Storm surges and flood from Typhoon Ruby Hagupit destroys houses made of light materials in the Bicol Region
Masbate now under state of calamity
There are reports of flooded areas and impassable roads after Typhoon Ruby made its second landfall in Cataingan Masbate on Sunday morning December 7
Ruby crossing central PH, hits Masbate
UPDATED Typhoon Ruby is expected to make its 3rd landfall over Sibuyan Island between 8 and 10pm Sunday night
Masbate braces for second Ruby landfall
The provincial government has implemented forced evacuation especially from coastal towns that are prone to storm surges
Ruby slightly weakens ahead of Masbate landfall
UPDATED PAGASA places Masbate where Ruby is expected to make a second landfall under Signal Number 3 and Metro Manila under Signal Number 1
Ruby heads toward Masbate; NCR under Signal No. 1
State weather bureau PAGASA raises public storm warning signals over more areas: Signal No 3 in 11 areas; Signal No 2 in 12 areas; Signal No 1 in 18 areas including Metro Manila
Masbate's barangay folks lead sanitation efforts
Find out how several communities on the island of Masbate changed a bad habit that threatened their health and the environment
Aftermath of Yolanda (Typhoon Haiyan): What we know
Rappler is compiling this list of what we know so far in the areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda
#YolandaPH: At least 3,099 families evacuated in Masbate
Storm warning signals are lowered to No 2; 1 casualty reported due to electrocution
Retracing Jesse’s last route
For the first time since her husband s death Camarines Sur Rep Leni Robredo visits the crash site
Robredo pays tribute to slain diver
American diver Matthew Caldwell was part of the team that helped search for the body of Jesse Robredo one year ago
7 other Masbate ferry passengers feared dead
Rescue operatives have covered a 120 nautical mile radius from the place of the sinking and see no more signs of more survivors in the area
