Anything Bicol, in Bikol and English
Author: J.A. Carizo
In Philippine politics, alliances are like pie crusts -- made to be broken (and, in most cases, eaten). This is also true in Albay-- alliances last only as long as they’re convenient. Back in 2022, Joey Salceda and Noel Rosal forged an alliance that toppled the multi-term-governor, Al Francis Bichara. Rosal ran for governor while … Continue reading The 2025 Albay Election Showdown: The Governor, the Congressman, and the Plot Twist
Legazpi City, February 20, 2025 – The Provincial Government of Albay (PGA) has officially announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Magayon Festival 2025, originally scheduled for May, due to the upcoming Midterm Elections on May 12. Magayon Festival Street Presentation in 2023 The decision aligns with Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Resolution No. 11060, which … Continue reading Magayon Festival 2025 Officially Postponed Due to Midterm Elections
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
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 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
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
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
