(Infographic courtesy of OCD Bicol) LEGAZPI CITY - Several Bicol provinces are now placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Odette intensified as it moves toward the Viayas Region, the state weather bureau said Thursday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said "Odette" was last tracked 330 kilometers (km) east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. Under TCWS No. 2 are the southern portion of Albay (City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, Sto. Domingo, Legazpi City, Manito, Camalig, Daraga, Jovellar, Guinobatan, Pio Duran, Ligao City, Oas), and the provinces of Sorsogon and Masbate including Ticao and Burias Island. TCWS No. 1 has been hoisted over Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and the rest of Albay. PAGASA said "Odette" is forecast to continue intensifying until its expected initial landfall in the vicinity of Siargao-Bucas Grande Islands or D
A Catholic priest in the Bicol region was suspended from his clerical duties for seeking public office. Fr. Granwell Pitapit has served the Libmanan diocese’s social action ministry. But the laws of the Church say priests can’t play a role in politics. Bishop Jose Rojas said canon law is clear…
Vice President Leni Robredo’s home region of Bicol turned pink for a day as residents and supporters welcomed her motorcade from Naga City to neighboring Albay.
Vice President Leni Robredo visits an island barangay in Albay for the turnover of motorized boats and other assistance for its fisherfo
Manila Cathderal (PNA file photo) MANILA - A retired Catholic prelate reminded church servants, including priests, who are running for public office that the Church law allows them to run only in "extreme cases" and under the guidance of their bishops. Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr. said there are extreme cases when a priest can run but must secure the permission of the bishop. "Without the permission of his bishop, there are consequences for his performance as a priest," he said in an interview over Church-run Radio Veritas on Tuesday, without going into details. The bishop added that as a citizen, a priest has the right to lead but as a church servant, his involvement in politics is just to guide the electorate in choosing their leaders. "We priests should be involved in politics but we should not be political. We are involved as priests and not as politicians. Ours is not to hold government power but to guide the people to live and choose the
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