After looking, staring at the images, what can one say, but that is the very ugly face of mining in the Philippines. So, indeed, you will be looking at the very ugly barren lands left behind or still being raped through surface mining in some parts of the country. This […]
Outgoing President of the United States (POTUS) Barack Obama, together with First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) Michelle Obama, shares a candid tour of the White. The narrated tour The People’s House: Inside the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama is delivered to the comfort of our living […]
Being a rabid fanatic, supporter and defender of President Rodrigo Duterte is a blessing in disguise. At least this is one windfall for Margaux Justiniano Uson also known as Mocha, the sexy dancer and blogger. She was appointed by Duterte as member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification […]
A spear fisherman’s presence attracted the attention of a wandering bull shark off the coast of north Queensland, Australia. Thirty five year old Kerry Daniel was diving off the Australian coast when he spotted a ‘killer’ bull shark thrust toward him. The man related that he was fishing in a […]
In its recent update, the state weather bureau said typhoon Auring made a second landfall over Ubay in Bohol province. Residents of areas under Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS) No. 1 are warned of possible flash floods and landslides. Areas under TCWS No. 1 are Cuyo Island, Bohol, Siquijor, Negros […]
After her homecoming on March 11, 2016, she was listed as aged 65 with a temperament as slow, easy-going. She enjoys the company of both her kind and humans. She was described with tall, well-rounded back. long head, and round top. She also have large tail hairs and slight pigmentation […]
This rare footage afford us to watch a breath taking drama that unfolds underwater and above water, actually, up in the air, all within the bounds of the vast blue ocean. From a distance, the flying fish is a delight to see. It makes powerful, strong propelled leaps out of […]
The good news here is that upon arrival of Vice-President Leni Robredo on Monday at the airport, she visited immediately the fire victims in Quezon City. From a facebook post, Ms.Bella Enriquez said:”Straight from the airport, VP Leni Robredo visits affected residents of the NIA Road fire, promises to coordinate […]
After typhoon Nina caused wide destruction on the province of Camarines Sur on the night of Christmas 2016, Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Luis Villafuerte suddenly favors cutting off trees along the national highway traversing the province. In a Facebook post, Gov. Villafuerte wrote: “My proposal to DENR (Department of Environment […]
Typhoon Nina extends Christmas vacation of students in Naga city, including some areas of Camarines Sur. Yes, you read it right. Not only did howler typhoon Nina brought extensive damage on crops and properties in some Bicol provinces. The typhoon also tripped the power in the region. Sustaining damages, the […]
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 2 – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on New Year’s day called on the international community to strive for peace in 2017. January 1st this year is his first day as UN chief. Guterres noted that millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars […]
Remember when it was shared here the live stream, real-time day and night watch of two bald eagles in southwest Florida while taking their turns warming their two eggs? Well, the good news is that, one of the eggs which earlier showed signs of hatching with cracks on the outside […]
Are we done yet with the New Year 2017 celebrations? This live stream event will definitely add cap to the frenzy of activities that began pre-Christmas day but still very much in tune with the soon to fade holiday observances. So we join Pope Francis in Vatican in a Catholic […]
NASA explains why on end-of-year of December 31, 2016, the official clocks around the world has added a leap second just before midnight on coordinated Universal Time. The adjustment was equivalent to 6:59:59 p.m. EST, it disclosed. The agency has been very particular of the exact time, making sure that […]
As the nation celebrate the new year of 2017 vice President Leni Robredo sends her felicitations to all Filipinos with a message using the social media. Robredo wished that in the new year Filipinos will have their homes filled with light and peace, remain hopeful and always have faith for […]
This info-video pretty much summarized the year’s activities of the Holy Father in 2016 produced by the Secretariat for Communication of Vatican. Captured moments and important fragments of mementos define the busy days of the Pontiff at the Holy See and in his various Pastoral visits within Italy and outside […]
Here we join Pope Francis as he celebrate the First Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God before the New Year of 2017. This is the scheduled live stream coverage direct from the Vatican. The Catholic world gets an invitation to witness the “Te Deum” hymn in thanksgiving […]
How would you like to travel on a train in style during the yuletide season? This Russian subway train knows what the holidays is all about. This is what Pinoys need now and beyond. See how the approaching train promises excitement and holiday cheers for the would-be passenger. It almost […]
Is there a grim end of year 2016 AIDS outlook for the Philippines? Consider this alarming facts that already a total of 758 new HIV cases have been recorded by the HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) as of November, bringing the current total to 38,872. The breakdown […]
Amazing how nature makes things possible. Watch how salmons cross a flooded road and against the direction of flood water just to reach its spawning destination. Salmons have been proven to almost always go back to their original place of “birth” to spawn and then die. The location is always […]
Vice-President Leni Robredo denies awareness and involvement in any effort to oust President Duterte. On Friday, the website www.lenirobredo.com posted a statement from the vice-president herself: 30 December 2016 I am not aware of, much less am I involved in, any effort to “oust” the President. Furthermore, I categorically deny […]
Want to watch live bald eagles hatch? You have come to the right site. Join us as we take watch using the Eagle cameras set up, courtesy of the SouthWest Florida Eagle Camera (SWFEC). The project was launched in October 2012, and since then it has got stories to tell […]
Divided. This is the single, apt word to describe how the chasm of political discombobulation has infected the Filipino psyche. Fueled more by paid trolls who make sure to get small minute details and pick on it if only to stir non-productive discussion. While the many areas in the Bicol […]
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) confirmed 12 major transmission power lines in South Luzon damaged by the howler typhoon ‘Nina’ that plunged over 2 million service users. These are the 12 major transmission lines which sustained damages from typhoon Nina which plunged some provinces either into total […]
Typhoon Nina wrought havoc on Bicol provinces. It left families homeless and plunged the region in black out as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and various local electric service providers work 24/7 to restore power. Local government units gathered its personnel to do restoration and relief work. Like […]
Check out who’s helping distressed animals in extraordinary, life and death, situations. Amazing how some responsible individuals go beyond the ordinary, and push their limits of their good selves. Here, extraordinary heroes come together and show care and love for distressed animals, some fighting for their lives. The viral video […]
MOSCOW, Dec. 26 — A Russian military Tu-154 aircraft crashed into the Black Sea on Sunday, killing all 92 people aboard, a source from the the Russian Defense Ministry said. The plane was en route to Russia’s Hmeimim air base in the Syrian port city of Latakia, when it vanished […]
This is the live stream video feed direct from the Vatican in Rome. Scheduled for December 25, 2016, the actual event begins at about 7:00 PM Philippine time. Pope Francis will be seen from the traditional window overlooking the St. Peter’s Square. Catch the Holy Father and listen to his […]
Here’s why it will be dangerous to cross over the South China Sea, and airspace anytime soon. A western media reported Friday that China is planning to deploy more surface-to-air missiles in the South China Sea islands under its control. An independent US media source disclosed that Beijing intends to […]
Watch the live stream coverage direct from Vatican City as Pope Francis celebrate the midnight mass of Christmas 2016. Scheduled for Dec 24, 2016 which will be Sunday, December 25th, about 4:15 AM Philippine time. Join as Pope Francis celebrates Midnight Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the […]
This is the Christmas 2016 message of Vice President Leni Robredo posted on her facebook account. Maligayang Pasko po sa inyong lahat. At mula sa akin sa aking mga anak at sa opisina ng pangalawang pangulo. Hindi ba’t kapag lumalamig na ang simoy ng hangin tayo ay nakakaramdam na ng […]
TRIPOLI, Dec. 24 — An update report said that hijackers of the Libyan Afriqiyah Airways plane diverted to Malta on Friday have surrendered peacefully, with all hostages released. Footage showed on local television with two hijackers taken into custody in handcuffs peacefully. The two hijackers said they were loyal to […]
VALLETTA, Dec. 24 — Fresh wire reports said potentially two suspected hijackers and some of the seven crew members of hijacked Afriqiyah Airways still remained on board a Libyan plane, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Friday on Twitter. All of the 109 passengers have earlier been released by the […]
What President Duterte Wants for Christmas from the USA, European Union and the UN? Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been busy and very generous, using his colorful loud mouth, at dispensing felicitations to the leaders and organizations of the world community. But instead of gaining more respect and stature, what […]
Thanks but no thanks to you, severe tropical storm ‘Nina’ for that awful weather. Some parts of Bicol will go through the most important and final night of Simbang Gabi on a cold, wet and stormy weather, all bundled into one. Before the clock struck 12 midnight severe tropical storm […]
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Dec. 22 — An islet in Palawan that is host to dozens of bird species is in the brink of going under seawater due to continuous erosion. The bird islet on the North Atoll of Tubbataha Reefs was confirmed undergoing a progressive erosion as officials of the […]
Drug-related and extra judicial killing ends December 31st 2016, and reboots on January 1, 2017. Yes. In the Philippines, under the leadership of ‘Punisher’ POTP Rodrigo Duterte, all national police operations with relation to drug-related and extra judicial killing by “viglantes” will officially terminate on December 31st 2016. But “Double […]
MANILA, Dec. 22 — Just in time for the holiday. Pinoys can bring or send home balikbayan boxes worth P150-K tax free. Starting December 25, balikbayan boxes with values not exceeding P150-K will be exempted from paying duties and taxes. This was confirmed by Bureau of Customs spokesperson Neil Anthony […]
HOHHOT, Dec.19 — Inner Mongolia said it has attained success in cloning goat for superfine cashmere wool production. The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China claims to have produced the first cloned goat that could produce superfine cashmere wool. This was announced by the city government of Bayannur on Sunday. […]
We are aware that young kids grin from ear to ear when given adorable baby dolls with matching dress and accessories. All the more the delight is greater when dolls are lifelike, with movable arms, legs and winking eyas. Or with long hair they can trim and curl and all […]
What do you want for Christmas? A toy car-transformer? Someone can’t get enough of the smaller version of car transformers. So big boys play with close to real, big toys, too. Watch this car engineered to transform from a four-wheeled car to, well, as expected a transformer. But don’t hope […]
MOSCOW — What was thought to be a record-setting supernova, was actually a black hole violently eating a star. Yes, not really a supernova much earlier theorized but a lurking black hole tearing apart, snacking on a passing star. The result was a violent fireworks in the very far reaches […]
The police authorities are afraid of the ghosts created by their barrel-hungry actions. That would seem the most logical reason why the Philippine National Police has done away with the muzzle taping of gun barrels during the Christmas holidays. The new policy is a complete departure from previous police leaderships. […]
The Malacañan Palace on Tuesday confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte really has health condition, in fact a lot of issues with his spinal. During the recent Wallace Business Forum dinner at the Palace, the POTP (President of the Philippines) said his doctor advised him to undergo surgery to cure a […]
In President Rodrigo Duterte’s cabinet, we find the finest men and women in the public and government service.They are cut for the right job. They are ready and up and about to run to the rescue and defense of the chief executive. Include in the group Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre […]
ANKARA, Dec 12 — Political leaders of Turkey issued a joint statement at the parliament on Sunday, condemning Saturday’s terror attack near a football stadium in Istanbul, state-run Anadolu Agency reported. In parliament, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the main opposition Republican’s People Party (CHP) and the Nationalist […]
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 — The UN Security Council on Sunday “condemned in the strongest terms” a terrorist attack in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, which killed at least 25 people, stressing that “those responsible for these killings should be held accountable.” The 15-nation UN body, in a press statement […]
NAIVASHA, Kenya, Dec. 12 — At least 33 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after an oil tanker crashed into other vehicles and burst into flames in Naivasha, about 90 km northwest of Kenya, disaster officials said on Sunday. Pius Masai, deputy director of the National Disaster […]
LAGOS, Dec 12 — Rescue workers said over 60 casualties had been removed from the debris of the collapsed church building in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria. Some of the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity, said rescue team members are trying their best […]
This is one of the expectation that could unroll once the new US president assumes office on January 20, 2017. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would not allow Americans to be replaced by foreign workers, in an apparent reference to cases like that of Disney World and other American […]
Don’t let bad guys get hold of this device to unlock and steal vehicles. The growing incidents of car thefts in the USA with the help of technology is something. It is actually alarming. Two years ago, the American public was warned about an electronic mystery device that allows thieves […]
This is what happens when a fresh buko (coconut) vendor unintentionally bumps a motorist in one of the busy roads somewhere in Metro Manila. The video posted in facebook has become viral already. Comments posted sympathize with the poor guy and the bad guy of course is the unforgiving car […]
Is if official then, that Vice President Leni Robredo is finally tendering her resignation as the chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council on Monday, today? A verified report said that the former Congresswoman of Camarines Sur who won a 264K margin over her closest rival in the […]
Next year, Filipino expats in Europe will get to taste Philippine’s ‘home grown hamburger’ and related to go food stuff. This is because industry leader Jollibee Foods Corporation is set to make a European debut with the strong possibility in Italy. Italy is home and host to many expat Filipinos, […]
United Arab Emirate’s Dubai is going forward with the testing of driverless vehicle in its streets. Where luxury cars are as ubiquitous as the landmarks of this middle eastern territory, the third testing deployment of autonomous car went ahead smoothly using an autonomous electric bus. The vehicle cruised on the […]
Driven by the ASEAN Open Skies framework, airlines in the region, are up to stiff competition between and among its operators. The new regime on the regional airline industry allows an ASEAN-based carrier unlimited fifth freedom rights to fly from one member country to any city in the region. A […]
This is the full text version of the open letter directed to President Rodrigo Duterte, circulated by the Bishop, Clergy, Religious and Lay Leaders of the Diocese of Legazpi, if you may care to read: “The End Does Not Justify The Means” Dear Mr. President WE, the Bishop, Clergy, Religious […]
So this is it. No more outright collection of airport terminal fee for OFWS beginning March of 2017. This is a minor news for Overseas Filipino Workers, if ever. Beginning March 2017, OFWs will get exemption from paying the P550 airport terminal fee. This was confirmed by Manila International Airport […]
Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon is adding voice on the strong opposition to the Duterte administration-sanctioned deadly all-out war on drug users and pushers. During the Sunday mass service, the bishop lamented the unfortunate disregard of the strong moral outcry for life. The Legazpi prelate announced the ringing of church bells […]
President Rodrigo Duterte was sick, not? It is worth telling here that while attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting last 19–20 November 2016 in Lima, Peru, President Rodrigo Duterte allegedly passed out.(or was it collapsed? That was just before the formal dinner and before the important most final commemorative photo […]
President Duterte admits to spanking bottoms of lady cops. Now it can be told that President Rodrigo Duterte has the penchant of spanking people. More specifically women. And the favorite part, their bottoms! This he admitted and revealed during the alumni homecoming of San Beda College of Law on Saturday, […]
A reporter from British television Channel 4 just had the foul taste of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s favorite cuss words during the press briefing early Thursday morning. During the question and answer portion of the media briefing in Davao City, Asia correspondent reporter for Channel 4 Jonathan Miller questioned Duterte […]
FENGCHENG, Jiangxi Province, Nov. 24 — Sixty-seven people have been confirmed dead and three others injured after a construction platform collapsed in east China’s Jiangxi Province Thursday, rescuers said. More than 60 people were working on the platform and another dozen were on the ground waiting to begin their shift […]
This is how activists reacted on the internet and social media on the stealthy but successful burial of the remains of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos with full military honors last November 18, 2016 at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani. Though pictures and graphics were accompanied with lengthy words as […]
Will the US President-elect Donald Trump’s 100-day in office plan have scathing effects on the Philippine economy, local jobs and non-American Filipino citizens living in the United States? It remains to be seen and felt. On Monday, there was not much of a surprise when the US President-elect unveiled Monday […]
LTO to launch cashless transaction technology Feb 1 MANILA, Jan. 22 — The Land Transportation Office is set to launch a new cashless transaction system beginning next month. The LTO will be the first government agency to adapt the technology. On Feb. 1, clients will no longer stay in long […]
On Friday the graft court Sandiganbayan sent Masbate Gov. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete to the detention facility in Bicutan, Taguig City. She joins alleged pork barrel brains queen Janet Lim-Napoles and fellow suspect Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes. Atty Laurence Arroyo legal counsel of the embattled governor said he was hoping that Lanete […]
Watch how we make the sprouted mongo beans pancake (or, mung bean sprout pancake) on on our latest how to video. Check out the recipe as we go along with the short demo. It is one of the many ways the ubiquitous mongo beans, sprouted or not, can be a […]
Matapos ang eleksyon ng Mayo 9, 2022, nagtagumpay ang Tropang Angat upang itaas ang antas ng radikal na pagmamahal ng taumbayan. ‘Hindi pa Tapos ang Laban,’ kung ating pakikinggan ang saloobin ni Senador Kiko Pangilinan. Ang bidyu kalapik dito ay ang pahayag ni Senador Kiko Pangilinan. Parte ng programang ginanap […]
The education department in Bicol open its doors in the region for the conduct of early registration in all public elementary and secondary schools starting January 25th. The exercise is a simultaneous endeavor that will commence in all school districts nationwide. The newest scheme is aimed at gathering base information […]
A 43-year-old priest from the Diocese of Libmanan has entered politics to face a well-entrenched traditional politician in the five-town first district of Camarines Sur. Fr. Apolinar Rull Napoles last Friday filed his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) under the Liberal Party to seek the district seat of incumbent Congressman Rolando […]
CAMP GEN. SIMEON A. OLA, Legazpi City — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has offered a reward of P50,000 for the capture of the barangay captain of Sabang in this city now hunted by authorities for alleged illegal drugs trafficking. Regional director Archie Grande identified the fugitive barangay official […]
Sa mabungang pagtatapos sa pagbisita kampanya ng buong Tropang Angat sa dalawang lalawigan ng Agusan del Norte at Agusan del Sur na dinaluhan ng malakas na pagpapakita ng suporta ng taumbayan, walang sinabi ang pera at makinarya. Kusang loob at maligayang nagsidalo ang mag tao ng walang pinilit, walang dumalo […]
Cbanga360.net – The Bicol Steet Journal brings a live streaming coverage of the Peñafrancia Traslacion 2013 unfolding in the streets of Naga city, thru the courtesy and good hearts of the management and staff of a regional, true local Bicol television network. Also in multi-cast with The Bulletin Today – […]
Yes, this is the last weather situation advisory before the new year of 2016 kicks in. And the prospect is not much desired. Expect cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers in some parts of the country on New Year’s eve due the presence of northeast monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and […]
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On Wednesday Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente directed its personnel to strictly enforce its policy declaring as off-limits to unauthorized persons immigration areas in international airports nationwide and prohibiting the giving of special treatment to passengers. The immigration chief issued the directive after reports claiming that a well-known […]
The Commission on elections on Friday voted to cancel the certificate of candidacy for president of Senator Grace Poe. The Comelec first division has finally disqualified the hopeful candidacy of the lady senator from running in the May 9, 2016 presidential derby. Update: Voting 2-1, the poll body’s First Division, […]
The long and much awaited announcement dropped Thursday, October 7 (today) as Vice President Leni Robredo declared her political plans for the 2022 elections. This marked the end of the Philippine opposition leader’s and Liberal Party head long thought process on her potential presidential run in 2022. Below is the […]
Images of the Our Lady of the Virgin of Peña de Francia and the Divino Rostro will be returned to their permanent home at the Basilica Minore in barangay Balatas.
How “bad events” struck twice in a row is a story so true and experienced by a good religious family in Daraga town, province of Albay. The first was brought about by the wrath of nature, the second by negligence and human error.
This is Cbanga360 teaser advisory for the upcoming Livestream of “The Penafrancia Fluvial Colgante Bridge Tragedy of September 16, 1972.” Final schedule of re-stream on October 25, 2023 at 2:00PM Manila time. Advisory: This is a late posting only. Below is a #short version of the teaser:
The “Octagon” is a squat building that occupies the municipal lot which used to be an open space with a basketball court. It was there we watched various village teams compete for the championship trophy during the summer night games.
So how do we get a good impression of the vicinity about the poblacion- Parada of Calabanga, other than taking a snap from the window of a plane or helicopter or using the Google satellite-generated image?
The official opening of tercentenary celebration of the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia winds down this Saturday with the traditional fluvial procession. It is the combined procession and river boat ride of the images from the Metropolitan Cathedral back to the Basilica Minore by way of the Naga river.
As part of the Blog Action Day 2010 which unfolded October 15th, wherein we posted an appeal to save our rivers and creeks, we looked around the house what simple chores and tasks every member of the family were doing in support of the cause and more and in a simple way, save us few pesos by making minor changes on our daily habit.
During his elementary days, one would see him at their home front sari-sari store sketching komiks (yes, komiks was so popular that time) characters like the famous “Palos” and many more, honing his skills. At an early age he has shown the propensity and inclination for the visual arts, just […]
For the fiscal year of 2007, the LGU of Libmanan was the first and only that surpassed the P100M earnings among the 35 municipalities, while capital town Pili had P87M. Rinconada’s Nabua made P73.2M and the third district town of Calabanga earned P72.6M.
Francia Falcon Apelo, one of the pillars of the local educational community will be surely missed soon enough. She last handled the post of school counsellor at the Calabanga Polytechnic college (now the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture). Previous to that, she was well remembered at the Calabanga Central Division Pilot School for the several subjects she ably handled.