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MASINLOC COAL PLANT TO PROVIDE ENERGY IN ALBAY

Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman assured his constituents that the Masinloc Coal Power Plant will assist in the recovery of Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO) for a year. “With the assistance of some philanthropists, Albayanos are guaranteed a steady electricity supply for one year while major negotiations are being conducted to resolve issues relative to the […]

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ALBAY TO START ABACA REHAB PROGRAM – LAGMAN

The Provincial Government of Albay has received the P40 million funding for the Abaca Rehabilitation Program. It was officially received by Albay Governor Edcel Greco Lagman during the turnover program held recently at the Dignitaries Hall, Albay Capitol. “Agriculture is the driver of our economy,” Lagman said as he expressed his gratitude to the people […]

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ALBAY LGU HOSTS SOGIE SEMINAR FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY

Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community in Camalig town, Albay province have learned the importance of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill through a seminar facilitated by the local government unit (LGU). Tim Florece, Camalig information officer, said the meeting held recently focused on the provisions […]

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ALBAY GOV’T GIVES ALL 720 BRGYS P100K SUBSIDY EACH

The provincial government of Albay has issued a memorandum circular on the guidelines for the implementation of the Barangay Assistance Program for the 720 barangays in the province. Lilibeth Dimaculangan, provincial information officer, said Memorandum Circular No. 13, series of 2022, issued by the Office of the Governor states that the program aims to augment […]

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BFAR TURNS OVER BOATS, ENGINES TO ALBAY FISHERS

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has turned over 10 fiberglass boats and 11 marine diesel engines to some fishermen of the province of Albay at the Agri-Food Consolidation and Trading Center (AFCTC) in Barangay Cabangan, Camalig, Albay. Albay Vice Governor Edcel Grex Burce Lagman, in a social media post, thanked […]

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NEW ALBAY GUV ROSAL TO PRIORITIZE HEALTH, TOURISM

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. Rosal, the outgoing mayor of Legazpi City, said he was moved by different stories narrated to him by residents with regard to their difficulties in times of medical […]

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DARAGA TO ATTRACT INVESTORS WITH INFRA PROJECTS

The local government unit (LGU) of Daraga, Albay broke ground for its P60-million legislative, business building that will be constructed beside the town hall building. The three-story building to be constructed in a 2,366-square meter floor area was financed from the town’s general fund for 2021 and is expected to be completed in a year. […]

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LEGAZPI CITY GIVES BRGY OFFICIALS P3K AID – ROSAL

Officials of the 70 villages in Legazpi City received P3,000 each as financial assistance from the national government for their role in carrying out the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program. Mayor Noel Rosal said the assistance came from the social fund of President Rodrigo Duterte. “The P2.3 million fund of the financial assistance was […]

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ALBAY IS 1ST PAFES IN BICOL REGION – DAR

The Albay provincial local government unit (LGU) accepted the challenge of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to pilot the Province-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (PAFES) in the Bicol Region. Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara, and DA-Bicol Regional Field Office Director Rodel Tornilla concretized their partnership for the PAFES implementation through […]

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ALBAY GETS FIRST COOPERATIVE BUILDING – ZUBIRI

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri recently met with the cooperative sector and educational assistance beneficiaries in the province of Albay, as he turned over projects and donations in the Municipality of Camalig and the City of Legazpi. Zubiri attended the inauguration and blessing of the Albay Provincial Cooperative Building in Camalig. Built through the veteran […]