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It is with profound sadness that Biklish announces the passing of Marcial “Lito” Estevez Tuanqui Jr., a dedicated public servant, historian, civic leader, and beloved Albayano. Sir Lito joined Our Creator last February 1, 2026. His life was one marked by service, wisdom, and deep commitment to the people and heritage of Albay. Born on … Continue reading Marcial “Lito” Estevez Tuanqui Jr., Uragon
How a missing conversation left Bicol International Airport grounded—and why it reveals a deeper failure in government planning Three months ago, I was tasked to co-facilitate the Masterplan Development Workshop for the Iranun Development Corridor local government units of Maguindanao del Norte. One of the case stories I presented was the Bicol International Airport (BIA) … Continue reading When Infrastructure Projects Don’t Talk to Each Other
At first glance, the unfinished flyover in Barangay Malabog, Daraga, looks like an accidental extension of the Cagsawa Ruins—a lone pillar standing stubbornly in the open, almost tourist-worthy in its stillness. But then you see the steel rebars, exposed to sun and rain.And the illusion breaks.This is not history. This is not heritage. This is … Continue reading The Unfinished Malabog Flyover: A Story of Corruption, Not Resilience
Hori man daw at magaling, Horibata pa rin... este, hori pa man din. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon didn’t just “visit” Bicol. He took a bus ride from Quezon to Bicol, felt the punishment firsthand, and then announced that DPWH regional and district offices should hold off on repair implementation and pause procurement for Maharlika … Continue reading Dizon’s Road Trip is Bicol’s Political Wake-Up Call
The uproar over the condition of the Andaya Highway has again put Camarines Sur in the national conversation—and not in a flattering way. Netizens accuse 1st District Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony Horibata of “doing nothing,” while Horibata counters that improvements have been undertaken during his term. But are the two parties correct? Or they both claims … Continue reading Andaya Highway Is Not a Road Problem—It’s a Governance Failure
Bicol didn’t lose a ₱52.11-billion investment because it lacked land, labor, or ambition. It lost it—at least for now—because the national government’s investment process can still turn a “yes” into a long, costly “maybe.” Francisco Motors LLC has paused its planned ₱52.11-billion special economic zone project in Bicol—described in reports as the biggest investment approved … Continue reading Approved, But Not Really: How National Indecision Made Bicol Lose a ₱52-Billion Investment
Naga City is convening a Basura Summit on Thursday, 15 January 2026, and it’s not inviting people for the usual “please cooperate” choir practice. The expected participants include Punong Barangays and other barangay officials from all 27 barangays, plus representatives from public/private schools, commercial establishments, hospitals, and other key stakeholders—basically, the people who generate trash, manage trash, complain about trash, … Continue reading Trash Talk: Naga City’s Basura Summit 2026
