Filed under: Sorsogon News Updates
November 18, 2016 • 5:27 pm
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SORSOGON TODAY
- Ex-village chief running for Sorsogon town councilor killed in buy-bust - INQUIRER.net
- 16 endangered baby turtles released to sea in Sorsogon town - INQUIRER.net
- 1,700 passengers stranded in Sorsogon, Masbate - INQUIRER.net
- No classes in Camarines, Sorsogon, Albay due to ‘Amang’ on Jan 22 - INQUIRER.net
- DPWH to release report on Sorsogon projects questioned by Andaya - GMA News
- House mulls raps vs revisers of bid documents - Philippine Star
- Contractor with alleged connections with Budget Chief wins more contracts – Andaya - Manila Bulletin
- Ex-chief of Sorsogon police named PNP acting spokesman - INQUIRER.net
- Poll bet killed in drug bust; 7 others nabbed in Bicol - pna.gov.ph
- Bulan town in Sorsogon declared under state of calamity - ABS-CBN News
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
- The most daring act of the ageDuring the First Barbary War, U.S. Lieutenant Stephen Decatur leads a military mission that famed British Admiral Horatio Nelson calls the “most daring act of the age.” In June 1801, President Thomas Jefferson ordered U.S. Navy vessels to the Mediterranean Sea in protest of continuing raids against ...
PAGASA UPDATES
- PAGASA: Watch out for LPA or potential Amang - Rappler
- Fair weather ahead for Philippines – Pagasa - INQUIRER.net
- LPA enters PH, may turn into 2019's first storm – PAGASA - CNN Philippines
- Light rain expected in parts of PH on February 1 - Rappler
- Cold spell to last until February – Pagasa - Philippine Star
BICOL TODAY
- Villar allows OPABA to review DPWH infra projects in Bicol - Manila Bulletin
- Bicol braces for measles migration - INQUIRER.net
- Rain from Tropical Depression Amang to continue in Eastern Visayas, Bicol - Rappler
- Andaya sees anomaly in bidding for P1B infra projects in Bicol - Journal Online
- Salaries of Bicol rural nurses unpaid the past two months - Rappler
- Deal signed for efficient infra program implementation in Bicol - pna.gov.ph
- Storm-hit Bicol farmers get P36M in rice, corn, vegetable seeds - INQUIRER.net
- 74 villages in Bicol police election watch list - INQUIRER.net
- Bicol on heightened alert after Jolo bomb blast - pna.gov.ph
- ‘No-sailing’ policy lifted in Bicol - INQUIRER.net
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PIA-SORSOGON
- Bicol Tourism Summit promises brighter prospects for the region December 9, 2016By Ana-Liza S. MacatangayNAGA CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) --- “This summit will certainly shed new light on the potential and new tourism products and services, as well as guide stakeholders from the government and private sector for a sustainable and responsible tourism development.”Thus stated Naga City Mayor John Bongat on the brighter prospects that await every B […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- Bicolanos elated over Pres. Duterte’s visit in Albay December 9, 2016LEGAZPI CITY, Dec 9 (PIA) – Bicolanos expressed their elation and eagerness over President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s visit in the province of Albay to lead groundbreaking of the Bicol International Airport (BIA) in barangay Alobo, Daraga Albay and to grace the 7th year anniversary of the Federalismo Alyansa ng Bicol (FAB) at the Legazpi City Convention Center.Th […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- Children’s month celebration in Bicol highlights valuable role of children in society December 1, 2016LEGAZPI CITY, Dec 1 (PIA) – The Regional Council for the Welfare of Children and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol led this year’s children’s month celebration in the region themed ““Isulong, Kalidad na Edukasyon Para sa Lahat ng Bata.”“The Children’s Month Celebration is a time to recognize the value of Filipino Children as the m […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- A-PAD holds disaster-resiliency confab for MSMEs in Bicol December 1, 2016By Ana-Liza S. MacatangayNAGA CITY, Dec.1 (PIA) -- A community of entrepreneurs from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), gathered together at the Villa Caceres Hotel here for the 3-day Business Community Planning (BCP) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) training seminar primarily to mainstream business community and resiliency of […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- Cebu Pacific now has daily flight in Catanduanes November 30, 2016VIRAC, Catanduanes, Nov. 30 (PIA)- Cebu Pacific announced that there will now be daily flights to and from Virac beginning December 18, 2016 until March 2017.According to Roberto L. Jackson, Cebu Pacific station officer in Catanduanes, instead of 4x weekly Airbus Manila-Virac-Manila flight, there will now be an 11x weekly ATR operations.He likewise bared tha […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- BNC, JJWC, DSWD hold youth meet vs. lowered MACR November 29, 2016LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 29 (PIA) – To culminate the celebration of this year’s National Children’s Month, the Bicol Network for Children (BNC), in cooperation with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Bicol region held the #KalingaHindiKulungan Bicol Youth Meet at Legazpi City.The main purp […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- Bicol’s “orange Cagsawa” showcases campaign to end violence vs. women November 29, 2016By Sally Atento-AlteaLEGAZPI CITY., Nov 29 (PIA) -- It may not seem a good start as heavy rain poured on but it didn’t stop the Bicolanos from joining the call to support the advocacy to end violence against women (VAW) through the "Orange Your Icon for 18 days" campaign launched November 25 in the Bicol region at Cagsawa Park in Albay.Despite the […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- CamSur guv strengthens fight against drugs through CASUROG Program November 28, 2016By Ana-Liza S. MacatangayPILI, CAMARINES SUR, Nov. 28 (PIA) --- Various efforts to curb the ill-effects of illegal drugs have already been implemented by the provincial government of Camarines Sur in response to the directives of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte immediately following his assumption of office in June 30.Governor Miguel “Migz” Villafuerte recapit […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- DILG’s MASA MASID regional launch in Bicol November 28, 2016By Ana-Liza S. MacatangayNAGA CITY, Nov. 28 (PIA) -- With the war on drugs now in full swing across the country, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) inched another step forward to ensure that the campaign will be relentlessly pursued with the help of more stakeholders and volunteers.DILG BIcol has spearheaded the regional launch of “Mamam […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
- Police, military operatives discover ‘shabu lab’ in Catanduanes November 28, 2016VIRAC, Catanduanes, Nov. 28 (PIA) -- Bicol regional director PCSupt. Melvin Ramon G. Buenafe of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed yesterday, Nov. 27, the discovery of a clandestine shabu laboratory at Barangay Palta Small in this municipality.According to PCSupt. Buenafe, said laboratory was secured in a joint operation of Catanduanes Police […]Philippine Information Agency Regional Office V
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY
- The most daring act of the ageDuring the First Barbary War, U.S. Lieutenant Stephen Decatur leads a military mission that famed British Admiral Horatio Nelson calls the “most daring act of the age.” In June 1801, President Thomas Jefferson ordered U.S. Navy vessels to the Mediterranean Sea in protest of continuing raids against ...
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DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION
- COA wants probe into DepEd Western Visayas' P68-M supplies purchase - Rappler
- DepEd begins assessment of Grade 12 learners - pna.gov.ph
- DepEd releases performance bonus - Manila Bulletin
- Teachers’ group sues DepEd director for alleged red-tagging - INQUIRER.net
- Deadline for A&E test registration is today – DepEd - Manila Bulletin
- DepEd will be more strict with age requirements for incoming pupils - Manila Bulletin
- DepEd Central Luzon releases 2017 PBB for school personnel - pna.gov.ph
- DENR, DepEd link up for tree planting in schools - Philippine Star
- More schools want to increase tuition — DepEd - manilastandard.net
- PACC eyes 'ghost deliveries' at DepEd - manilastandard.net
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- DOH: Measles cases in Philippines climb to 4300 - Philippine Star
- DOH issues rules on mental health law - Philippine Star
- Philippines' Duterte urges parents to let children receive measles vaccine - Global Times
- DOH eyes expansion of condom stations in west Visayas - pna.gov.ph
- DOH: No flu outbreak, HIV-infected fish - Philippine Star
- Manila Bay not yet safe for swimming – DOH - Rappler
- HIV/AIDS cases starting to plateau — DOH - Philippine Star
- Measles cases rise in Caraga — DOH - Philippine Star
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