THE NATION is preparing for a historic milestone with the planned launch of Oplan Kontra Baha–Bicol (OKB), a comprehensive flood mitigation initiative anchored on the Bicol River Basin Masterplan. The target launch date is February 21, 2026, with expected participation from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., key Cabinet Secretaries, the Regional Development Council chaired by Governor Noel E. Rosal, Governor Luis Raymund “Lray” F. Villafuerte, members of Congress from Camarin

PILI, CAMARINES SUR — January 25, 2026. The Ka-Fuerte Auditorium Sports Complex in Pili became a beacon of hope and achievement as 1,400 newly licensed nurses from 22 schools across Region V took their solemn oath before the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The ceremony, divided into two batches at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, marked a historic milestone in the region’s continuing contribution to the nation’s healthcare workforce. The event was graced by distinguished guest