Bicol Pili has been approved as a collective mark, recognizing the origin and distinct nut of Bicol that is seen to open greater opportunities for pili farmers, processors and traders in the region to the global markets. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) Bureau of Tradem
NEW GOVERNOR. Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal says on Monday (June 20, 2022) he will prioritize the delivery of health services to residents in remote areas. Rosal won in the May elections by a margin of more than 230,000 votes against outgoing Gov. Al Francis Bichara. (PNA file photo) LEGAZPI CITY - Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal said he would prioritize concerns on health services which were brought to his attention by residents in remote areas during his campaign sorties. In an interview on Monday, Rosal, now the outgoing mayor here, said he was moved by different stories narrated to him by residents with regard to their difficulties in times of medical emergency. "Albay has 11 emergency hospitals but they lack doctors, hospital personnel, and medicines. The provincial government will prioritize filling up these gaps. We really have to look after the medical attention needed by our constituents in times of emergencies, and even in providing them medical treatments during regul
NEW GOVERNOR. Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal says on Monday (June 20, 2022) he will prioritize the delivery of health services to residents in remote areas. Rosal won in the May elections by a margin of more than 230,000 votes against outgoing Gov. Al Francis Bichara. (PNA file photo) LEGAZPI CITY - Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal said he would prioritize concerns on health services which were brought to his attention by residents in remote areas during his campaign sorties. In an interview on Monday, Rosal, now the outgoing mayor here, said he was moved by different stories narrated to him by residents with regard to their difficulties in times of medical emergency. "Albay has 11 emergency hospitals but they lack doctors, hospital personnel, and medicines. The provincial government will prioritize filling up these gaps. We really have to look after the medical attention needed by our constituents in times of emergencies, and even in providing them medical treatments during regul
SERVING HONESTLY. Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal during the 124th year of Independence Day and 63rd Legazpi City Charter Day on Sunday (June 12, 2022) at Penaranda Park in the Old Albay District. The events started with the Holy Mass at the Albay Cathedral, followed by a parade of troops, a flag-raising ceremony, and then the release of freedom doves and balloons. (Photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal has prodded other newly-elected officials and concerned government agencies to work together to honestly serve the Filipino people and enhance public trust in government institutions. "We are all here today celebrating our Independence Day as a sign of unity to fight for different problems in the government and in the community, including graft and corruption, illegal drugs, health crisis, calamities, poverty, and many other things that we need to address to," Rosal said in his message during the 124th year Independence Day and 63rd Legazpi Ci