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Franchise Renewal ng Katigbak Enterprises, Lusot na sa Komite sa Kamara; Cong. Loria, Nagpasalamat Quezon City, Philippines — Ganap nang inaprubahan ng House Committee on Legislative Franchises ang House Bill No. 6006, isang panukalang batas na naglalayong palawigin ang operasyon ng Katigbak Enterprises Incorporated sa loob ng susunod na 25 taon. Ang nasabing bill ay inisponsoran ni Congressman Caloy Andes Loria, na agad nagpaabot ng kanyang pasasalamat sa komite matapos ang mabilis na pag-usad ng prangkisa. Ayon sa kongresista, ang Katigbak Enterprises ay may mahabang kasaysayan ng paglilingkod sa mga residente ng Southern Tagalog at Bicol Region sa pamamagitan ng radyo at telebisyon. Sa kanyang opisyal na pahayag, binigyang-diin ni Loria ang kritikal na papel ng naturang broadcast network sa pang-araw-araw na buhay ng mga Albayano at ng buong Kabikolan. "Digdi nyato nadadangog an mga bareta, an satong mga paboritong broadcaster, asin an mga importanteng anunsyo lalo ...

Ang Tunay na Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Kababaihan, Ay Nasa Gawa at Hindi Lang sa Salita - Lagman TABACO CITY, ALBAY — Nagpaabot ng isang matapang at makabuluhang mensahe si Albay 1st District Congresswoman Krisel Lagman para sa pagdiriwang ng National Women’s Month, kung saan binigyang-diin niya na ang tunay na pagkilala sa mga kababaihan ay dapat samahan ng kongkretong aksyon. Sa kanyang opisyal na pahayag, nanawagan ang mambabatas hindi lamang sa mga kababaihan kundi pati na rin sa lahat ng nagmamahal at nagrerespeto sa kanila na magkaisa para sa mas malalim na layunin. Ayon kay Lagman, hindi sapat ang pag-alala sa buwan ng Marso bilang isang tradisyon lamang. Binigyang-diin niya na ang esensya ng selebrasyong ito ay ang pagtugon sa mga isyung kinakaharap ng sektor. "Sa lahat ng kababaihan at sa mga nagmamahal at nagrerespeto sa mga kababaihan, sabayan natin ng kaukulang aksyon laban sa karahasan, laban sa diskriminasyon at para sa pagkapantay-pantay ng lahat, ang atin...

Gov. Noel Rosal, Nagbabala ng Demanda Laban sa Rappler; Fake News sa COA Ruling, Mariing Itinanggi LALAWIGAN NG ALBAY — Pormal na hiniling ni Albay Governor Noel Ebriega Rosal sa media outlet na Rappler, Inc. na tanggalin ang kanilang artikulong may pamagat na "COA upholds ruling vs Albay governor, wife on 'irregular' cash aid" na nailathala nitong Pebrero 27, 2026. Ayon sa gobernador, ang nasabing ulat ay puno ng mga "maling impormasyon at nakaliligaw na pahayag" na nagdudulot ng labis na pagkabahala sa publiko at sa kanyang administrasyon. Sa pamamagitan ng isang liham mula kay Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Marietta Belgica-Cledera, binigyan ng kampo ni Rosal ang Rappler ng 24 oras upang burahin ang nasabing artikulo.   Mariing itinanggi ni Governor Rosal ang nilalaman ng artikulo na nagsasabing may pinagtibay na desisyon ang Commission on Audit (COA) laban sa kanya at sa kanyang asawa hinggil sa umano’y iregular na pamamahagi ng ayuda. Binigy...

Legasiya ni Rep. Edcel Lagman: Sarong Pagsaludo sa ‘Superman’ kan Lehislatura asin Deretsos Humanos TABACO CITY – Sa pagkomemorar kan sarong taon na pagkagadan ni dating Albay 1st District Congressman Edcel Lagman, ipinangaran sa kongresista an 3-storey building sa Ziga Memorial Hospital na kun sain siya an nagin dahilan asin guminibu nin paagi ta ngane nang maitugdok an nasabing edipisyo. Sa paagi kan Executive Order # NER-02 kan nakatukaw na Gobernador na si Noel Rosal naipangaran an 3-storey building sa nasabing hospital asin ngunyan inaapod na ining Cong. Edcel C. Lagman Building. Sa pagkagadan kan beteranong kongresista nag-walat ini nin dakulang luha asin hararom na marka sa history kan Albay. Midbid bilang saro sa pinakamatalas na isip sa Kongreso an nasabing representante, nagmarka an saiyang 29 na taon na pagsirbi bilang kongresista nin mga ley na nagpabago sa buhay kan milyon-milyon na Pilipino. Bako sana siyang boses kan saiyang mga kahimanwa sa Tabaco, asin kat...

ni: Nel Adtoon   LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – Ang kasalukuyang regional director ng DPWH Bicol (Rehiyon 5) na si Virgilio C. Eduarte at ang dating district engineer ng Albay na si Danilo D. Villa ay kabilang sa mga opisyal na tinanggal sa kanilang mga puwesto kasunod ng imbestigasyon ukol sa mga maanomalyang proyekto sa pagkontrol ng baha sa iba’t ibang rehiyon ng bansa. Ang pag-alis sa kanila ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala sa mga residente at stakeholder sa Bicol tungkol sa mga imprastrakturang itinayo sa rehiyon.   Si Virgilio Eduarte, na namumuno sa DPWH Rehiyon 5, ay isa sa apat na regional director na inalis sa puwesto kasama sina Ronnel M. Tan (Rehiyon 1), Jovel G. Mendoza (Rehiyon 4A), at si Danilo Villa na kasalukuyang naka-assign bilang regional director ng Rehiyon 7 (Central Visayas). Si Villa ay kilala sa Bicol dahil sa kanyang panunungkulan bilang district engineer ng Albay 2nd District Engineering Office, kung saan siya ang nanguna sa pagpapatayo ng maraming proye...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

DTI Faces Criticism Over Claim That PHP500 is Sufficient for Basic Noche Buena Pack   The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has drawn criticism following its announcement that PHP500 is enough to purchase the essential ingredients for a basic Noche Buena pack. The statement, made by DTI Secretary Cristina Roque in an interview with DZMM Teleradyo on Thursday, has sparked debate and skepticism among consumers, many of whom believe the amount is insufficient to cover the rising costs of traditional holiday fare.   Secretary Roque asserted that PHP500 can cover items commonly served by Filipino families during Christmas, such as ham and ingredients for macaroni salad and spaghetti. She also noted that the actual cost would depend on the number of people partaking in the meal, suggesting that families may adjust their selections based on their needs and preferred dishes.   However, critics have argued that the DTI's estimate is unrealistic, given the current ...

Quezon City, Philippines – During National Children’s Month, Representative Krisel Lagman delivered a privilege speech emphasizing the importance of cultivating critical thinking among children to foster participatory democracy and national prosperity. Lagman argued that these goals are often relegated to adults, overlooking children's potential contributions.   Lagman highlighted the "Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child," which reveals concerning statistics about Filipino adolescents, including high rates of being out of school and off-track with schooling. The study underscores that poor school performance and adolescent pregnancy diminish human capital formation, limiting future productivity and responsible decision-making.   Drawing from Article XIV, Section 3 (2) of the Constitution, Lagman reminded her colleagues of the mandate to encourage critical and creative thinking in educational institutions. She emphasized that critical thinking begin...

Tabaco City – Albay 1st District Congresswoman Krisel Lagman, a member of the Liberal Party (LP) bloc in the House of Representatives, has voiced her strong support for an open and transparent Bicameral Conference Committee, echoing the call led by Rep. Leila De Lima. Lagman emphasized that this reform is crucial, particularly in light of recurring issues of corruption and "insertions" in past budget cycles.   Lagman, along with the entire LP contingent in the House, including Reps. Erice, Amatong, Bag-ao, Fresnedi, Umali, and De Lima, insists that transparency in the bicam is non-negotiable. More than a month has passed since the House approved the proposed ₱6.793-trillion National Budget for 2026 on third reading. As deliberations continue in the Senate and the bicam is approaching, the LP bloc is clear: the process must be open to allow the public to see every change made to the nation's budget.   The LP bloc is advocating for several transparency mechanism...

Legazpi City, Albay – Congressman Carlos Andes Loria of Albay's second district has taken decisive action to address the critical shortage of classrooms plaguing the Philippine education system. He has filed the Classroom Acceleration Act, a bill designed to expedite the construction and repair of classrooms across the nation. The proposed legislation aims to alleviate the dire conditions faced by countless Filipino students.   "Every day, thousands of Filipino children are crammed into classrooms, with some even studying in tents or temporary spaces," Congressman Loria stated, highlighting the unacceptable reality for many young learners. These overcrowded and inadequate learning environments hinder students' ability to focus and thrive academically.   The urgency of the situation is underscored by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which reported a staggering shortage of over 165,000 classrooms nationwide as of 2023. This massiv...

In response to the severe impact of recent typhoons on its members and pensioners, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will implement a three-month grace period (moratorium) on emergency loan payments.   This initiative allows members and pensioners affected by the typhoons to recover and rebuild without the immediate burden of loan repayments. The GSIS aims to alleviate the financial strain on those affected, providing them time to stabilize their finances.   Payment Schedule:   - Loans in November 2025: First payment due April 10, 2026 - Loans in December 2025: First payment due May 10, 2026 - Loans in January 2026: First payment due July 10, 2026 - Loans in February 2026: First payment due August 10, 2026   The GSIS Emergency Loan Program is open from November 7, 2025, to February 7, 2026. Qualified members and pensioners can apply through the GSIS Touch mobile app or at the nearest GSIS branch.   ### |Nel Adtoon Simpleng Duon Bicol Net...

Echoes of Warning: Constitutional Concerns Over 2024 Budget Resurface Amid Flood Control Controversy, Just as Lagman Predicted Tabaco City, Philippines – Amid ongoing concerns about the effectiveness and potential corruption in flood control projects, a constitutional issue has resurfaced regarding the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This issue, flagged by then Congressman Edcel Lagman in a press statement on January 2, 2024, predicted potential problems arising from the ballooning of unprogrammed appropriations within the budget.   Lagman, in his statement, argued that the 2024 GAA suffers from a "constitutional infirmity" due to the bicameral conference committee's insertion of P449.5 billion in excess of the P281.9 billion in unprogrammed appropriations recommended by the President in the National Expenditure Program (NEP). He asserted that the President's failure to veto these excess items exacerbated the constitutional defect.   Lagman ...

Lagman Opposes House Bill 4058, Citing Concerns Over Unprogrammed Appropriations and Debt Tabaco City, Philippines – In a statement released today, Representative Cielo Krisel B. Lagman of the 1st District of Albay voiced her opposition to House Bill 4058, also known as the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026. Despite acknowledging some budgetary reforms within the bill, Lagman expressed deep reservations regarding unprogrammed appropriations and the nation’s growing debt. Lagman stated, "I vote 'No' to House Bill 4058 despite some budgetary reforms, both procedural and substantive, that we have adopted which I hope will be sustained and improved in succeeding Congresses." Her primary concern revolves around the "continuing presence of unprogrammed appropriations." Lagman fears the potential for abuse and indicated a preference for scrapping such appropriations altogether. She stipulated that she would only consider endorsi...

Batangas, Philippines – Taal Volcano experienced a phreatic eruption at approximately 11:42 AM today, October 13, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).   The minor eruption prompted PHIVOLCS to maintain Alert Level 1 for the volcano. This means that while a hazardous eruption is not imminent, the public is advised to remain vigilant and prepared.   PHIVOLCS continues to monitor the volcano closely for any further activity. Residents in nearby areas are urged to stay informed and follow the advisories issued by local authorities. 📸 Courtesy: PHIVOLCS |Nel Adtoon, Simpleng Duon, Bicol Net TV  maestroneladtoon@gmail.com

Manila, Philippines – In response to the recent typhoons, volcanic eruptions, fires, and earthquakes, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) headed by Cardinal Pablo Virgelio S. David has issued Circular No. 25-14, urging the faithful to turn to God with humble and contrite hearts.   The CBCP is reiterating its National Call to Prayer and Public Repentance, encouraging Filipinos to observe this call every Sunday, and if possible, every day, until the Solemnity of Christ the King. As part of this call, the CBCP is asking the faithful to toll bells as a sign of prayer and solidarity.   In a special appeal, inspired by Bishop Jimmy Afable, the CBCP is encouraging all Catholics to wear white clothes every Sunday of October and November. This act is meant to symbolize purity and a desire for national renewal.   Additionally, the CBCP is calling on the faithful to display white ribbons in homes, churches, and public places. These ribbons serve as...