Sixth Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 R. (1) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18 Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21 Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows him. But you

Dear Father Bill, Ano ta piggigiromdom an Episcopal Coronation ni Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro kada Mayo 6? Ano po an pwedeng gibohon? An minagalang, Melchor Dear Melchor, An "Episcopal Coronation" nangangahulugan na an imagen kan Virgen nag-ako nin korona sa paagi kan otoridad kan obispo. Minimidbid kaini an sarong bantog, namomotan, asin milagrosong debosyon. Para sa ikatolong aniversario, pwedeng paghorop-horopan an tolong bagay: Paggiromdom, Pag-ogma asin Pagpanibago

By Jucar Salazar & Milagros Abad As a concrete expression of faith in action, the Vicariate of Our Lady of La Porteria became a beacon of hope and justice as 67 individuals received free legal services during the recently concluded Legal Aid Caravan, spearheaded by the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish on April 26. The initiative was made possible through the collaboration of the Cáceres Office for Women and Children Protection (COWCP) and the Ateneo de Naga College of Law – Ignat

By Myrna Bermudo “All these are in the spirit of accountability, transparency and a response of the Diocese to the call for Synodality: to be more transparent and accountable,” said Bishop Luisito A. Occiano of Virac, who has been presiding the turn-over of pastoral responsibilities in the parishes of the Diocese. Asked why he chooses to be present, he replied, “The formal turn-over of pastoral responsibilities was actually inspired by what the Archdiocese of Caceres has been

BARANGAY TRIANGULO, NAGA CITY --- MAY 5, 2026. In a powerful expression of faith, solidarity, and environmental stewardship, Barangay Triangulo once again became a living testimony of “bayanihan” as residents, partners, and institutions gathered for “Bayanihan sa Barangay – Part 3: Gulayan sa Barangay para sa Nutrisyon at Kabuhayan.” The initiative, held from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Barangay Nursery near Jose Rizal Elementary School in Triangulo, Naga City, transformed a si

The Summer Sports Camp 2026, organized by the Local Government of Naga under the leadership of Mayor Leni Robredo, officially kicked off today at the Metroville Covered Court, with athletes and trainers/coaches teaching children aged 6 to 12—referred to as beginner athletes participating in grassroots sports programs. The program aims to teach children various sports that they are interested in learning and help them become future champions. Aside from sports skills, they are

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- Residents of Guinobatan, Albay have thanked the national government for its swift response to the recent ashfall from Mayon Volcano, which affected thousands of families in the area. Silverio Pielago, a barangay kagawad of Travesia, Guinobatan, thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for deploying officials, including Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, to personally assess the situation and lead response efforts, p

By Belinario, Calpe, Mallari & Monreal (Bicol Mail Interns) Taking a stroll along Magsaysay Avenue in Naga City, it’s hard not to notice the soft glow of lights and the distant hum of music drifting from above. There, perched high above the busy street, is a name that sparks curiosity: Altitude LXXV. From the ground, it leaves you wondering: What’s going on up there? Why does it seem so alive? Head upstairs and the answers come easily. The sound of guitars fills the air, laug

By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon --- The provincial government of Sorsogon has dispatched humanitarian assistance to areas heavily affected by ashfall from the Mayon Volcano in Albay. The initiative, called “Tabang kan Sorsoganon” (Help from Sorsogon), delivered 5,000 family food packs to Guinobatan on Monday, which has been identified as one of the hardest-hit towns. On Tuesday, an additional 1,000 food packs were sent to Camalig town and were directly distributed

By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to add 500,000 new beneficiaries to its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) this year. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced this development on Thursday, noting that some 1.4 million beneficiaries have exited the program since President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took office. Gatchalian said the beneficiaries who have graduated from receiving government ass

By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon --- For Jerone Bitancur, a tricycle driver in the town of Castilla, the daily grind has recently become more challenging. With rising fuel prices and stagnant fare rates, the money he brings home at the end of a long shift has dwindled to almost nothing. “The high price of fuel is a heavy burden,” Bitancur said, speaking in Filipino. “Fewer people are riding these days, but our expenses keep increasing. When gas prices rise, everyth

By Marlon Atun LEGAZPI CITY --- The ongoing eruption at Mayon Volcano is creating a lot of unstable volcanic materials, raising concerns about sudden and dangerous flows known as pyroclastic density currents (PDCs). This has led the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to issue new warnings. Since the eruption began, more than 61 million cubic meters of fresh volcanic material have piled up on Mayon’s slopes, according to Paul Karson Alanis, senior sc

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY --- Neighboring provinces have extended assistance to residents affected by massive ashfall from Mayon Volcano, which hit the municipalities of Guinobatan and Camalig in Albay province. Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo) chief Oscar Robert Cristobal on Tuesday said that assistance from national and regional government agencies has also been arriving to address the widespread impact of the ashfall. “The Department of Soc

Pabor sa sektor nin transporte kun gugontingan an doce por cientong Value Added Tax (VAT) sa produkto nin petrolio alagad nasa disisyon ni Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Jr. kun mangyayari. Ini an reaksyon ni Gil Belen, presidente kan Federation of E-trike Tricycle Operator Drivers Association sa Ciudad nin Naga sa resolusyon kan Sangguniang Panlalawigan kan Camarines Sur na naghuhurot sa Congreso, Department of Finance asin Malacañang na dapat bawasan an 12% VAT na sinisingil s