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ni: Nel Adtoon STO. DOMINGO, ALBAY – Maselebrar kan Bagong Taon sa kulungan an suspek sa pangga-gadan sa sadiring ina asin tugang matapos ining madakop kan mga otoridad ngunyan na aldaw, Disyembre 31, 2025.  Inaresto an lalaki sa sarong operasyon na isinagibu sa Brgy. Market Site, Sto. Domingo, kun sain ini nagbalo na magtago matapos an krimen. An nasambit na suspek iyo an itinuturong responsable sa madugong paninigbas na nagin kawsa kan pagkagadan kan saiyang sadiring ina asin tugang sa Brgy. San Jose, sa banwa kan Malilipot, Albay. Nagwalat nin grabeng pagkabigla asin ribok sa komunidad an nasambit na insidente huli sa makarurimarim na nangyari sa laog mismo kan saindang pamilya.  Matapos an insedente, tulos na nagkasa nin operasyon an mga otoridad pakatapos nindang makaresibe nin importanteng impormasyon dapit sa pinagtatagoan kan suspek. Huli sa marikas na paghiro kan mga elemento kan pulisya, dai na nakapalag an lalaki sa Brgy. Market Site asin tulos na dinara...

ni: Maestro Nel Adtoon Tinapos kan transport company na Cagsawa Travel & Tours an taon 2025 na may dakulang pasabog pakatapos nindang ipamidbid an saindang pinakabagong "Sleeper King." Ini an pigbibisto ngunyan na saro sa pinaka-elegante asin komportableng bus na mabiyahe sa rutang South Luzon paduman sa Metro Manila asin pabalik. Saro ining historikong lakdang para sa industriya kan transportasyon sa Pilipinas huli ta ini an kaenot-enoteng THACO Mobihome 1x1 unit sa bilog na nasyon. Dugang pa kaini, ini man an kaenot-enoteng sleeper bus sa fleet kan Cagsawa, na nagpapatunay kan saindang padagos na pag-asenso asin pagtao nin de-kalidad na serbisyo sa mga Bicolanong biyahero. Sa laog kan bus, saro-sarong mahihiling an 22 na mga kama na naka-set up sa "1x1 configuration." Mismo an disenyo kaini nakatutok sa privacy huli ta igwa ining mga kurtina sa lambang bed unit. Segun sa mga inot na nakahiling, garo ka man sana naghihigda sa sadiring kwarto...

SIMPLENG DUON ni: Maestro Nel Adtoon Bakong karaw asin maugong an huring lakdang ni Senador Robinhood “Robin” Padilla sa Senado. Sa irarom kan Senate Resolution No. 192, saiyang pinagpapalataw an sarong radikal na solusyon para matapos na an tago-tagong yaman kan mga korap: an pag-invalidate o pag-phase out kan gabos na ₱1,000 bills na gibu puon kan taon 2020 sagkod 2025. Sa inot na heling, garo medyo makalulula. Pero kun iisipon nin hararom, ini sarong "surgical strike" laban sa mga kwarta na hale sa ilegal na aktibidad. Luway luwayon tang saboton kun nata ini kaipuhan pag-isipan, uya an pirang rason: Enot, Pagpirit sa mga nagtatago na magluwas sa diklom. An mga kwarta na gikan sa kickback, suhol, asin droga, pirming nakatago sana sa mga vault, maleta, o irarom kan kama sa porma nin ₱1,000 bills. Kun i-demonetize ini, an mga "hoarders" mapipiritang magdesisyon na ipapalit an kwarta sa bangko (na may kaibang paper trail) o pabayaan ining magigin basurang pap...

From Barefoot Cagayan Boy to Silicon Valley Pioneer   by: Nel Adtoon Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, who passed away at 78, leaves behind a legacy that touches almost every personal computer on Earth. Born on May 23, 1946, in Malabbac, Iguig, Cagayan, he grew up in a humble farming family where electricity and paved roads were unknown. His father Salvador tilled the land while his mother Rosita cared for their home – but even as a young boy, Banatao harbored an audacious dream that would take him far beyond the dirt roads of his childhood.   The journey to greatness began with small, determined steps: Banatao walked barefoot for kilometers each day just to attend elementary school, where he graduated valedictorian. He later moved to Tuguegarao for high school at Ateneo de Tuguegarao, then earned a cum laude degree in Electrical Engineering from Mapúa Institute of Technology at only 19 years old. When job offers proved meager, he pursued another childhood passion – flying ...

CCTV Captures Former DPWH Usec. Cabral Entering Driver’s Baguio Hotel Room CCTV FOOTAGE CLICK HERE by: Nel Adtoon    Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage has captured former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina Cabral entering the hotel room of her driver, Ricardo Hernandez, at their accommodation in Baguio City, with the video provided courtesy of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The footage shows Cabral entering Hernandez’s room, where the two remained for approximately two minutes before exiting together. The incident took place at an unspecified hotel in Baguio City, and the video has been made available to the public through the NBI.   The release of the CCTV clip comes as part of the NBI’s ongoing handling of the matter, with a bureau representative stating, “This footage is part of the information we have gathered in relation to our processes, and we are making it available to ensure transparency on the i...

Pamilya Ruiz, pinaugma an 135 na empleyado sa saindang Christmas Party sa Matnog ni: Maestro Nel Adtoon  Pinaogma kan pamilya Ruiz, sa pangengenot ninda Sir James Ruiz asin Daraga Vice Mayor Love Ruiz, an kapaskuhan kan maabot 135 na empleyado kaiba an saindang mga pamilya na ginibo kasuhapon, Disyembre 22, 2025, sa Matnog Covered Court. Naging pano nin kaogmahan an nasabing selebrasyon huli sa manlain-lain na pakawat asin mga papremyong ipinanao kan pamilya Ruiz para sa gabos na nag-atendir. Saro man sa naging highlight kan aktibidad an pagtatao nin pagmidbid o recognition sa mga empleyadong nagpahiling nin katanusan asin tapat na pagsirbi sa saindang kumpanya sa laog nin pirang taon. Sa saiyang mensahe, ipinaabot ni Vice Mayor Love Ruiz an saiyang hararom na pasasalamat sa dedikasyon kan saindang mga tauhan sa ibong kan mga pagsubok sa trabaho. "Nagpapasalamat kami saindong gabos sa saindong tunay na serbisyo, kaya maugmang kapaskuhan saindong gabos asin sa s...

ni: 𝑵𝒆𝒍 𝑨𝒅𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒏  Urog na magayon na bareta para sa mga empleyado kan Albay huli ta pormal nang inanunsyo ni Gobernador Noel Rosal an dagdag sa gratuity pay para sa mga Job Order (JO) asin Contract of Service (COS) workers kan Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) na uminabot na sa ₱10,000 ngunyan na taon. Sa pahayag ni Rosal dinagdagan nin ₱3,000 an dating ₱7,000 sanang makukuha kan mga empleyado bilang pagmidbid sa saindang dedikasyon asin inportanteng papel sa pagpapadalagan kan mga programa asin serbisyo sa enterong probinsya.  Ipinahayag ini kan gobernador kasubago sa christmas party kan PGA. Sinabi pa ni Rosal na kaipuhan ining umentong ini nganing maging maogma an kapaskuhan asin mapamarhay an kamugtakan kan pamumuhay kan mga bakong regular na trabahador na nagtatao nin kusog sa gobyerno probinsyal. Segun pa kay Rosal, an lakdang na ini saro sanang patunay kan saiyang malasakit sa kapakanan kan mga obrero na dai nagpabaya sa saindang oblig...

UNIQLO, BDO Partners Donate 10,000 T-Shirts to Filipino Public School Teachers Maestro Nel Adtoon   UNIQLO Philippines, in collaboration with BDO Network Bank (BDONB) and BDO Foundation, has turned over 10,000 AIRism T-shirts to the Department of Education (DepEd) as part of the global Heart of LifeWear Project, aiming to support and uplift public school teachers nationwide with comfortable apparel that carries a message of gratitude.   The local iteration of the global initiative – which launched in 2024 and has donated over one million clothing items to communities in 28 regions worldwide – targets public school teachers across the Philippines. The ceremonial turnover was held recently at the DepEd office in Makati, where representatives from the three organizations formally handed over the items in the presence of key officials from all partnering groups.   The event brought together UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Geraldine Sia, DepEd Secret...

SIMPLENG DUON Ni: Nel Adtoon Putol na so boot an gabos na koneksyon kan Ako Bicol party-list sa dating Rep. Elizaldy Co mantang padagos an paghahanap kan mga ahensya kan gobyerno sa saiya huli sa mga alegasyon nin "budget insertions" asin mga anomalya sa flood control projects, pirang bulan pakalihis kan pagluwas kaini sa nasyon. Pirit nang pinagdudoonan kan Ako Bicol Partylist na isiblag an saindang sadiri sa saindang chairman na si Zaldy Co, na naghali sa Pilipinas kan Hunyo bago pa man nagluwas sa publiko an mga kontrobersya. Kinumpirma ni Party-list Vice Chair asin Rep. Alfredo Garbin na nag-resign na si Co sa gabos niyang pwesto sa grupo, kaiba na an saiyang pwesto sa Kongreso, pagigin miyembro kan party board, asin sa gabos na opisyal na rekord sa Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Sa arog kaining seste nahahaman sa sakuyang isip an sarong kahapotan na: Kaya daw nindang ipagkanulo an saindang "boss'" para sa hustisya, o sadyang naglilinig sana ...

BASAHIN | Pahayag sa Midya Jose Rapsing Command - NPA Masbate Ka Luz del Mar - Tagapagsalita Disyembre 14, 2025 Pagdakip sa isang mangingisdang may deperensya sa pag-iisip sa bayan ng Cataingan, desperadong hakbang ng militar at pulis Mariing pinasisinungalingan ng Jose Rapsing Command - NPA Masbate ang panghahambog ng militar at pulis na may nahuli silang mataas na upisyal ng NPA sa Masbate. Sa halip, kinukundena nito ang desperadong hakbang ng kumbinadong pwersa ng CIDG, RIU, SAC at PNP Cataingan sa paghuli kay Junito "Bonoy" Bultron, 56, isang mangingisda na may deperensya sa pag-iisip noong Disyembre 9, 2025 sa barangay Teresita, sa bayan ng Catingan. Pinalalabas ng militar at pulis na nahuli si Bultron sa barangay Malibas, Palanas at isa siyang kasapi ng New People's Army (NPA), myembro ng larangan 1 at rank no. 2 na may kasong murder. Labis itong ipanagtataka ng mga taga-Malibas lalo na ng mga kamag-anak at kakilala ni Bultron. Ayon sa kanila, kung saan-...

SI SALCEDA, SI CO, SI BONGALON ASIN AN KONTROBERSIYA SA 2024 BUDGET SIMPLENG DUON Ni: Nel Adtoon An kontrobersya sa 2024 badyet nagpapaheling nin importansiya kan pagkakasuway kan katotohanan asin kan pagdududa, pati na ang mga kaluyahan sa proseso kan paggibu asin pagpasar kan badyet para sa masunod na taon kan bilog na nasyon. Bagaman malinaw na pinagdideny ni Salceda na wara siyang kinaraman sa insertions sa mga probisyon sa badyet kan 2024, ang katotohanan na ang saiyang ideya kan taong 2023 naging batayan kan sarong probisyong pinagbasehan kan Korte Suprema bilang suway sa konstitusyon siertong nagpapaheling nin importansiya kan mas mahigot na pagaadal asin konsultasyon sa gabos na pinagaagihan kan sarong lehislasyon.  Malinaw an binuwian na tataramon ni Ex-Justice Carpio na siya an utak kan nangyaring iregularidad sa badyet kan 2024. Mas pinakusog pa ini kan dae pwedeng ideny na political allies niya an nakatukaw na Appropriation Chairman na si Zaldy Co as...

SIMPLENG DUON ni: Maestro Nel Adtoon (Pag-inguto sa isyu kan kinuhang pondo kan Philhealth asin an pagnegar ni Joey Salceda) 1. Si Joey Salceda iyo and congressman kan Segundo Distrito kan Albay poon 2016 hanggan 2025.  Poon 2022, biglang naging “close”  si Joey Salceda na iyo ang chairman kan committee on ways and means buda si Zaldy Co na iyo man ang chairman kan committee on appropriations (ang duwang komitiba kan kamara na embwelto sa paghanap ki pondo asin pagalokar kaini.)  Kan 2023, pigsulong ni Salceda ang sarung lakdang na pwedeng makua asin magamit ang mga sobrang pondo kan mga “government corporations” arug kan Philhealth para sa mga “unprogrammed appropriations”. Bako ini makangalas ta amay pa kan 2020, pigsasabi na ni Joey Salceda na kadakul na sobrang kwarta ang Philhealth na dae nagagamit.  Ang lakdang na pigbusol ni Salceda kan 2023 naging parte kang 2024 bilang Special Provision 1(d) kan 2024 GAA na iyo man ang basehan...

CONGRESSWOMAN LAGMAN HIGHLIGHTS BARANGAY INNOVATION IN PRIVILEGE SPEECH By: Nel Adtoon   First District of Albay Representative Krisel Lagman delivered a privilege speech yesterday to recognize the recipients of the Ten Outstanding Barangay Initiatives of 2025, emphasizing the need to empower the country’s basic political units and foster innovation in local governance.   The awards were conferred during the Galing Pook Awards Ceremony on December 3, 2025, at Malacañang Palace. The ten exemplary barangays were selected from 132 national entries following a rigorous screening, validation, and presentation process before a panel of judges. This year marks a historic milestone for the Galing Pook Foundation, which has recognized innovative local government programs since 1993 – it is the first time in three decades that the awards have focused exclusively on barangays, the government institution closest to Filipino citizens.   Lagman, a former barangay captain in...

SIMPLENG DUON Ni: Maestro Nel Adtoon Naging hururon sa bilog na nasyon lalo na dgdi sa kabikolan partikular sa albay an mga binuwian na tataramon ni ex-justice Carpio na si Ex-Congressman Joey Salceda an nasa likod kan mga nagkapiranh insertions sa 2024 national budget. Sa pagmawot ta na makuha an "tunay na totoo" naghanap kita nin mga artikulo katibayan ta ngane nang makadagdag sa impormasyon na aram kong paha an mga tawo. Sa sakuyang pananaliksik asin mga nabasang artikulo uya an sakuyang mga nakuhang impormasyon. An pagbalyo kan Marcos administration kan haros P90 bilyones na sobrang pondo hali sa PhilHealth na kun magigirumduman dai inoyonan kan Korte Suprema (Supreme Court) nakabase sa paagi kan badyet na ginibo asin inaprobaran kan Kongreso, bakong sa kasuguan kan Department of Finance (DOF), susog sa rekord kan kongreso. Nagpoon ini kan Nobyembre 13, 2023, kan maghain si Albay Rep. Joey Salceda kan House Bill No. 9513. Gusto kaini na liwaton an General Appr...

By: Nel Adtoon Former Albay 2nd District Congressman Joey Sarte Salceda has issued a statement clarifying that he was not responsible for inserting a special provision in the 2024 National Budget allowing the government to sweep cash from Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), contradicting a claim by Ret. Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio. Salceda emphasized that he could not have made such an insertion because he was not a member of the House Appropriations Committee, the “Small Committee,” or the Bicameral Committee during the entire 19th Congress. He added that Carpio’s reference to a bill he supposedly introduced for the 2024 budget is factually incorrect.   In his posted statement in facebook, Salceda explained that the bill in question – House Bill No. 9513 – was filed for the 2023 budget, not 2024, and sought to sweep idle GOCC funds to finance unprogrammed allocations for Public Health Emergency Allowance and Health Facilities Support Fund...

By: Nel Adtoon TABACO CITY, ALBAY – Pormal na ipinahayag ni dating Gobernador Edcel Grex Lagman ng Albay ang pagpapatuloy ng kanyang programa sa radyo na "Libreng Kunsolta Legal." Sa kanyang unang panayam matapos ang halos dalawang taong pamamahinga sa bida pulitika, kanyang inanunsyo ang pagsabak muli sa paglilingkod sa pamamagitan ng kanyang programang libreng konsultasyong Legal kasabay ng pagamin na tahimik siyang naglilingkod at tumutulong sa mga Albayano, partikular na sa Lungsod ng Tabaco at sa Unang Distrito ng probinsya. Sa naturang panayam kay Lagman ay ipinunto niya ang kanyang pagbabalik sa publiko sa pamamagitan ng kanyang legal advice program, ang kanyang patuloy at diskretong paglilingkod sa komunidad, at ang mga kritikal na pananaw sa media, pulitika, at nalalapit na Kapaskuhan. Binigyang-diin niya ang pangangailangan para sa mga balitang batay sa katotohanan, ang papel ng independiyenteng media, at ang mas makatotohanang pagtingin sa mga pulitiko,...

Albay 2025 Christmas Festivities Officially Launch with Lighting of Giant Tree Led by Governor Rosal By: Nel Adtoon Albay’s 2025 Christmas celebrations have officially begun as Governor Noel E. Rosal led the lighting ceremony of a giant Christmas tree, marking the start of the festive season in the province. The symbolic event, held at Peñaranda Park—the central venue for this year’s celebrations—drew large crowds of residents eager to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.   The main ceremony was attended by key local officials, including Albay 1st District Congresswoman Krisel Lagman and Albay 2nd District Congressman Caloy Andes Loria, along with other provincial leaders. The launch was met with positive reactions from Albayanos, who expressed excitement at finally feeling the Christmas spirit in the area. Notably, the event took place at Peñaranda Park, which had been the center of controversy in recent months following the collapse of the stage roof at the v...

By: Nel Adtoon  Under the leadership of Mayor Leni Robredo, Naga City is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to enhance public accountability through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in monitoring infrastructure projects. This move aims to revolutionize how the city manages and oversees public works, ensuring transparency and efficiency.   The digital platform will provide real-time tracking and updates on project progress, giving citizens clear and accessible information about the use of public funds. Mayor Robredo emphasized the importance of this system, stating, "Naga City will pioneer a model where contractors and LGU offices use the same transparent platform," during the Innovators Assembly. She envisions an “unprecedented feedback loop of participation and accountability,” empowering citizens to directly rate and comment on projects.   PhilCentro President Voxstra Corbett, who designed the AI tool, is collaborating with Robredo to expose and...

By: Nel Adtoon Rep. Loria Designated Permanent Representative to Bicol University Board of Regents   The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education (CHTE) has designated Representative Carlos Andes Loria as the Permanent Representative to the Board of Regents (BOR) of Bicol University, effective November 27, 2025, until June 30, 2028, or unless sooner revoked.   The designation, made pursuant to Section 3 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8292, also known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, grants Rep. Loria the powers, prerogatives, and duties of a member of the Board. However, this excludes the authority to vote for the State Universities and Colleges (SUC) presidency, which remains with the CHTE Chairperson unless they are unable to cast their vote during the election date.   As the designated Permanent Representative, Rep. Loria will serve without compensation, except for reimbursement of necessary expenses incurred in attending Board meetings...

OP Dismisses Palawan Schools Division Superintendent Over Serious Service Violations   Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – The Office of the President (OP) has removed Elsie Barrios from her post as Schools Division Superintendent of the Department of Education (DepEd) Palawan after she was found guilty of a series of grave service violations.   A motu proprio investigation by DepEd uncovered alleged acts of dishonesty, oppression, grave misconduct, and acceptance of personal benefits in exchange for favors. These violations were linked to an "items-for-sale and pera-pera scheme" that had lowered the morale of teachers in the division. The OP imposed the penalty of dismissal from service on Barrios, along with the cancellation of her civil service eligibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits, and permanent disqualification from any government position. The order, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, was dated November 28, 2025.   The OP emphasized t...

Rañola Contradicts Garbin: 500-Peso Noche Buena Pack 'Kulang Na Kulang'   Legazpi City, Albay – Councilor Alan Rañola has opposed the statement of Ako Bicol Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. that a 500-peso noche buena pack is sufficient for families this holiday season.   The disagreement emerged during an interview with DWIZ South Luzon, where Rañola cited the high prices of key noche buena items as the main reason for his stance. He pointed specifically to ham and cheese – staples of the traditional Filipino Christmas feast – noting that their current costs make the 500-peso budget inadequate. Rañola added that while a 1,000-peso pack might be enough, the 500-peso amount falls far short of meeting families’ needs.   “Kulang na kulang ang 500 para sa noche buena dahil sa mataas na presyo ng hamon at keso,” Rañola said in the interview. “Ayun pa sa kanya maaring 1000 pesos ay sumapat pero hindi ang 500 pesos.”   The debate highlights growing concerns ove...

By: Nel Adtoon Albay 2nd District Congressman Caloy Andes Loria has filed the Rapu-Rapu Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Development Act, aiming to address the severe environmental and livelihood harm the island has suffered from decades of mining.  Mining on Rapu-Rapu began during American rule in nearby Batan Island, continued with Japanese extraction of gold, copper, and zinc in Barangay Sta. Barbara during World War II, and expanded with Hixbar Mining Company from the 1940s to 1970s – leaving toxic waste and barren farmlands. Modern mining returned in the 1990s with the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project, which had two cyanide spills in 2005 that caused massive fish kills and destroyed most fishing-dependent families’ incomes. Though operations were suspended multiple times, they continued under foreign firms until 2013, and this year has seen worsening damage to seas, land, and clean water, forcing many families to rely on food aid and temporary work.   In hi...

  Libon, Albay – Joint law enforcement operatives have successfully recovered a cache of high-powered firearms and ammunition linked to the Rabe Criminal Gang, remnants of the dreaded Concepcion Criminal Group, in an operation in Libon, Albay today, December 1, 2025. The seizure was part of the CIDG’s flagship project “Oplan Paglalansag Omega,” carried out based on actionable intelligence from a confidential informant.   At exactly 9:05 AM, elements from CIDG Albay Provincial Field Unit (lead unit), Albay PIU, Libon MPS, 1st Albay PMFC, 93rd SAC PNP SAF, RIU5, and RSOT RMU5 raided an abandoned house in Sitio Pinagbadilan, Barangay Buga. The firearms were found concealed inside a blue sack hidden behind a wooden wall in the house’s storage room – a property once owned by Richard Rabe y Martinez, also known as “Rex Bragais/Chad.”   Recovered items included one M16 Rifle (COLT AR-15, Serial No. RP101013), two Cal. .45 pistols (NORINCO and TAURUS with respective s...

AMAC Expresses Gratitude for Successful "March Against All Corruption" in Albay   The Albay Movement Against Corruption (AMAC) has extended its heartfelt thanks to all who participated, attended, and fully supported the recent "Martsa Laban sa Lahat ng Katiwalian" (March Against All Corruption). In a statement released following the event, the anti-corruption group emphasized its deep appreciation for the outpouring of solidarity from the people of Albay, noting that the turnout exceeded expectations despite significant challenges.   Despite the heat, fatigue, and difficulties brought by the weather, the march demonstrated that the unity of Albay's residents is alive and strong. The presence of participants from all sectors—workers, farmers, youth, women, professionals, and laypeople—sent a clear message that the public is tired of the broken system and is demanding genuine change. Each attendee, regardless of background, contributed to a powerful di...