Rappler's latest stories on Sorsogon
Phivolcs raises Alert Level 1 for Bulusan Volcano
Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon is now 'in an abnormal condition' and sudden phreatic or steam-driven eruptions are possible, warns Phivolcs on Monday, July 6
Sorsogon project brings classes at home to students left out of distance learning
As students struggle to access online classes, Pilar Reading Center helps make education more accessible by giving modular activities and training parents to be teachers at home during the pandemic
A pandemic makes neighbors look out for each other in Sorsogon
Kindness Station's response to the coronavirus outbreak is to encourage people to 'take what you need, leave some for others, and give what you can'
Sorsogon town buys, sells seafoods to residents at lower prices
Casiguran town in Sorsogon buys fishermen's daily catch and sells these to residents for 20% to 30% lower than the market price
Masbate suspends collection of utility bills
Other local governments in Bicol have also implemented measures to help sectors most vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak
Sorsogon under state of calamity
The provincial government has placed Sorsogon under a state of calamity even if it has no confirmed coronavirus case, as a proactive measure against the spread of the new virus
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
3 hurt as bus falls into ravine in Sorsogon
The Samar-bound Eagle Star bus carried 40 passengers
LOOK: After Typhoon Tisoy, surfers in Sorsogon join hands in clean-up drive
Cleanup drives, however, are not new to them. The group has been doing cleanup activities every day.
Local water districts of Matnog town damaged by Typhoon Tisoy
'Our residents need to walk for several kilometers to go to Barangay Sinibaran, where a water fall is located, to get water,' says a village leader
Areas under state of calamity due to Typhoon Tisoy
Here is a list of areas placed under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) in December 2019
IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Tisoy leaves trail of destruction across Bicol
Several buildings, trees, and electrical posts across the Bicol region are damaged after Typhoon Tisoy lashed the Philippines with fierce winds and heavy rain
FALSE: Leyte-Surigao, Samar-Sorsogon bridges to 'start construction' in 2020
These proposed bridges are no longer pushing through, with the Duterte administration shelving the 'challenging' projects
IN PHOTOS: Sorsogon sets Guinness World Record for largest Philippine folk dance
Over 7,000 people, including Governor Francis 'Chiz' Escudero and wife actress Heart Evangelista, perform the Pantomina sa Tinampo at Sorsogon's Kasanggayahan Festival for the historic feat
PHLPost launches stamps to mark 125 years of Sorsogon province
The 125th founding anniversary stamp features the most famous facets of Sorsogon
How a school principal is winning the battle vs illiteracy, malnutrition in Sorsogon
Principal Jessica Ascano's projects have not only benefitted students at Calongay Elementary School, but their parents as well
‘Largest number in years’: Over 100 new whale sharks spotted in Donsol
The sighting of 'very young' whale shark juveniles 'suggests that Ticao Pass may be a pupping ground for whale sharks, further increasing the ecological significance of the area,' says the World Wide Fund for Nature
Sorsogon village to put up 'lying-in clinic' for blue crabs
'This will be the first lying-in clinic for blue crabs in the country or even in the world,' says Alex Sotto, chief of Barangay Poblacion in Castilla, Sorsogon
2 human rights workers shot dead in Sorsogon
Ryan Hubilla, a 22-year-old senior high school student, and Nelly Bagasala, 69, who both advocated for human rights, are killed by unknown gunmen
Heart Evangelista is building an animal sanctuary in Sorsogon
She’s a crazy rich Asian with a big heart for animals
P218 million worth of cocaine found floating off Sorsogon
The haul adds to P2.8 billion worth of cocaine fished out of Philippine waters since 2009
Escudero wins as Sorsogon governor; Legarda as Antique congresswoman
(UPDATED) Senators Francis Escudero and Loren Legarda, who are on their last terms, win in their respective election bids in their provinces
MAP: Where P2.8-B cocaine ended up in PH over past decade
In the past 10 years, at least 481 cocaine bricks have ended up in Philippine shores. We map where they were found.
Escuderos break ties with Lees in Sorsogon elections
The political battle – specifically a congressional race in Sorsogon's first district – disrupts a long-standing alliance between the Escuderos and the Lees
Chiz Escudero hosts lunch in Sorsogon for rival senatorial bets
Escudero, who is running for governor of Sorsogon, gathers Bong Go, Romy Macalintal, and Florin Hilbay for Sunday lunch in his home
LOOK: Chiz Escudero hosts Bong Go, Otso Diretso bets
Francis 'Chiz' Escudero, who is on his second and last term as senator, is running for governor of Sorsogon in the May 2019 elections
SM Holdings breaks ground to build SM City Sorsogon
When completed in 2020, SM City Sorsogon will be the biggest mall in terms of land area in the Bicol region
Amid flood control controversy, Casiguran mayor distances self from Diokno
Mayor Edwin Hamor refuses to respond to the latest allegation that Aremar Construction, which he founded, earned P81 million from dummies
Diokno in-laws' construction firm got P81M from dummies – Andaya
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr says the alleged scheme made Sorsogon prone to construction projects that are either incomplete or easily damaged
House panel to invite Diokno, in-laws to Sorsogon infra projects probe
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr appeals to Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno and his in-laws to 'stop hiding the truth using technicalities and general denials'
Batocabe's alleged killer surrenders in Sorsogon
Suspected gunman Henry Yuson has been identified by cops as a former New People's Army rebel
Contractor not aware Diokno’s in-laws behind partner firm – lawyer
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr believes the statement of C.T. Leoncio Construction and Trading's lawyer, but he says the owner will still be liable for the anomalous contracts
Andaya seeks AMLC help in probe of firms linked to Diokno's in-laws
Aremar Construction uses at least 8 dummy contractors, including C.T. Leoncio Construction and Trading, to bag government projects in Sorsogon, claims House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr
Diokno's in-laws behind firm that bagged big gov't projects – Andaya
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya claims there is a 'clear case of conflict of interest' as Aremar Construction's biggest stockholder and incorporator are in-laws of the budget chief
WATCH: Flooding in Samar, Sorsogon over Usman
(UPDATED) Heavy rains trigger flooding in areas along the path of Usman
House panel summons contractor, DPWH officials to Sorsogon infra projects probe
The owner of CT Leoncio Construction and several public works officials in Bicol Region are among those summoned to a House rules committee hearing on Thursday, January 3
Andaya hits P325-M flood control projects in Casiguran, Sorsogon
'So ano ba talaga 'yong basehan ng pagbigay ho natin ng pondo para sa flood control? May master plan tayo? Kamag-anak ba?' asks House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr in relation to the proposed projects for 2019
Rappler story on Sorsogon bee farm wins at Bright Leaf Awards
The Bright Leaf Awards honors the most outstanding stories on agricultural issues and best farming practices
Teacher behind Donsol's floating library asks for Adarna books for kids
Ryan Homan wants to help children develop the habit of reading books in Donsol, Sorsogon
Chiz Escudero running for Sorsogon governor in 2019
(UPDATED) Senator Francis Escudero, whose term ends in June 2019, is running under the Nationalist People's Coalition
How beekeeping helped a Sorsogon coconut farm
As coconut pollinators, kiwot bees have helped the farm increase its yield by as much as 50%
At least 17 injured in Sorsogon car crash
Responders bring 11 passengers to Sorsogon Provincial Hospital, and 6 passengers to Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital.
Coast Guard sees similarities in cocaine packs found in Sorsogon, Isabela
The Philippine Coast Guard will buy more high-speed boats and possibly drones to help monitor the country's coastline
Taiwan denies it was source of cocaine found in Sorsogon
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office says 'so-called Taiwanese documents' submitted by the captain of the 'Jin Ming' ship were forged
P125 million worth of cocaine found ashore in Sorsogon
Authorities suspect the illegal drugs came from a foreign cargo vessel marked 'Jin Ming'
How a Sorsogon surf camp helps keep kids in school
In Sorsogon, the surfing bug evolved into a double-edged sword: kids enjoy surfing so much that they skip classes to spend more time catching the waves. A surfing camp found a way to change that.
Bayanihan in action: Stranded passengers help each other during Urduja
On the road, a volunteer of Bike Scouts Philippines witness stories of bayanihan among passengers stranded due to Urduja
Urduja strands thousands in Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas
Nearly 7,000 passengers are stranded in areas affected by Tropical Storm Urduja
How residents make a living out of their home, Lake Bulusan
For years, Virginia Negrite mastered every detail of the lake, and the stories behind it
'Stupid,' bishop says of P1,000 budget for CHR
The country will be a laughingstock among nations which have respect for human rights says Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes
