One of the top posts in my blog the past few weeks is Idolizing Jose Rizal. It receives at least 20 hits a day and is the number 1 in terms of keyword search. In the past few months, the high-hitting articles are those I wrote about poverty in the Bicol Region and the Politics … Continue reading Rizal: Some myths and legends
Spicier than Bicol Express: the world’s fiercest linguistic quirk
By Vincent John Abordo Published February 09, 2025 6:16 PM Photo courtesy: Zhyron Wynriel Alimon From spicy foods to spicy words, Bikolanos have a way of switching up to an entirely different set of words in moments of strong emotion. Your pet cat, once called ikós, is now kurasmág, and eating (kakán) suddenly turns into … Continue reading Spicier than Bicol Express: the world’s fiercest linguistic quirk
Albay’s Endoscopic Ultrasound: One less reason to brave Manila’s traffic
If you’ve ever had to brave the horrors of Metro Manila traffic just to get a medical test, then you know the struggle. Good news, Bicolanos—there’s now one less reason to squeeze into a bus for an 8-hour ride to the capital. The first-ever Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) system in Bicol, Southern Luzon, and the Visayas … Continue reading Albay’s Endoscopic Ultrasound: One less reason to brave Manila’s traffic
Edcel Lagman, 82, Uragon
Edcel Castelar Lagman, a distinguished Filipino lawmaker and steadfast human rights advocate, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 82 due to cardiac arrest. Born on May 1, 1942, Lagman dedicated his life to public service and the defense of civil liberties. A native of Tabaco, Albay, Lagman earned his Bachelor of … Continue reading Edcel Lagman, 82, Uragon
Don Pedro Estevan: The Yi Sun-sin of Bikolandia
One of the greatest naval commanders not only in Korea but also all over the world is Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598). He fought under the Joseon Dynasty and was known for his victories against the Japanese navy during Imjin Wars from 1592 to 1598. But do you know that there is also a naval commander … Continue reading Don Pedro Estevan: The Yi Sun-sin of Bikolandia
Valentin delos Santos, The Bicolano F4: Fantastic, Fearless, Faithful, and Fierce
The Bicol Region is not only rich in history but also with people that made history colorful and interesting. Among these is one man that stands out not just for his audacity, but for the sheer magnetism of his story -- Valentin de los Santos, a Bicolano visionary and leader, embodied a unique blend of … Continue reading Valentin delos Santos, The Bicolano F4: Fantastic, Fearless, Faithful, and Fierce
Bones, Stones, and History: Bicol Beyond Volcanoes
Another year has been added to Bicol's history with 2024 as very interesting and colorful politically and economy-wise. Pero aram ta baya kasuarin nagpoon an rehiyon o kaya kasuarin nagkaigwang mga tawo sa inaapid ta ngonyan na Bikolandia? Bicol, renowned for its majestic Mayon Volcano and vibrant culture, harbors a lesser-known treasure: a wealth of … Continue reading Bones, Stones, and History: Bicol Beyond Volcanoes
The Disqualification Dilemma: Will Albay Voters Stick with Rosal?
Last Thursday, Grex Lagman withdrew his candidacy for Albay Governor to give way to Noel Rosal. Lagman, elected as Vice Governor of Albay in the 2022 elections after the winner, Noel Rosal, was kicked out of the elective post by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for violation of the Omnibus Election Code in relation to … Continue reading The Disqualification Dilemma: Will Albay Voters Stick with Rosal?
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