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Welcome! Rooted in the Bikolnon word 'oragon,’ which means brave and empowered, #oragon-bicol🌶️ champions the region's narratives of strength and pride. The channel connects Bicolanos and those passionate about Bicol to share stories of resilience, learn about their heritage, discuss community issues, and collaborate on seeking solutions to issues affecting the region. Moderators of these chat rooms are the following Bicol Movers and former Fellows: @Nad - Rappler @Lyndee Buenagua @Ellen @John Kelly Alpapara @Emmanuel Salting

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Jan 09 12:55 PM



Phivolcs shares footage of the dome-collapse pyroclastic density currents from the summit of Mayon Volcano taken past 6 pm Friday, January 9. The volcano remains under Alert Level 3.

Video from Phivolcs: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DVKSVmAcZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Jan 11 07:00 AM
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Residents and a local climate activist say the issue is not just about moving houses. It is about fixing a broken system that leaves people with no choice but to stay in harm’s way.

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Gemma Mendoza - Rappler
Jan 12 11:36 PM

Watching this. One stretch of road along the Maharlika Highway that needs urgent attention is Andaya highway, which connects Quezon Province to Bicol. Damaged during the recent typhoons, hopefully fixed soon? Let's keep monitoring! https://www.rappler.com/philippines/dpwh-maharlika-highway-repair-target-2026/

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Angelee
Jan 14 01:49 PM

While state volcanologists warn the public of an ‘increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption,’ the video circulating online doesn’t show the current state of Mayon Volcano

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/mayon-volcano-explosive-eruption-ai-generated-video/

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Jan 17 03:04 AM

Marhay na pagka aga tabi!

An latest na updates tungkol sa Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen), yaon man po sa Liveable Cities 🏡 ! Mag andam po kita asin mag ingat!

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Jan 19 12:49 PM

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Jan 19 12:57 PM

Light ashfall is currently being experienced in the northern barangays of Legazpi City and other nearby towns surrounding Mayon Volcano, the Legazpi City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office confirmed on Monday evening, January 19.

Meanwhile, according to the latest data from the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office, over 4,000 residents remain in evacuation centers since Mayon’s status was raised to Alert Level 3 on January 6.

Photo by Reynaldo Sison

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Feb 09 04:23 AM

Mayon ashfall blankets Albay town

Heavy ash from Mayon Volcano blankets parts of Camalig, Albay, on Monday, February 9, turning much of the town gray.

Camalig Mayor Caloy Baldo urges residents to stay indoors and wear face masks to protect against the falling ash.

Photos from Camalig town Mayor Caloy Baldo’s Facebook page.

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Feb 21 08:15 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo during his visit to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum on Saturday, February 21.

Marcos and Robredo are also set to inspect a flood control project in Barangay Triangulo, one of the areas heavily flooded in 2024 due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. | via Reinnard Balonzo/Rappler

Follow the live updates in the Philippine Politics 🇵🇭 chat room.

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Feb 22 10:13 AM

Ano daw an tig hurunan ni Leni asin Bongbong sa Naga? Aramon ta an detalye hale sa report:

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/ferdinand-marcos-jr-leni-robredo-meet-naga-reason/

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Feb 25 02:47 AM

Bicol protesters decry land grabbing during People Power anniversary

Bicol protesters call for genuine land reform amid land-grabbing incidents and disputes across the region during their People Power commemoration rally on Wednesday, February 25.

Various sectors from Albay, Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur gather at Peñaranda Park for a centralized rally and program to voice their local grievances.

More upates at Philippine Politics 🇵🇭

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Feb 25 09:20 AM

In Naga City, residents observed the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution by pairing the commemoration with an "Anti-Political Dynasty Day."

Mayor Leni Robredo marched alongside residents to honor the occasion.

Story here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/naga-city-anti-political-dynasty-day-people-power-commemoration-leni-robredo/

More updates at Philippine Politics 🇵🇭 .

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Nad Balonzo - Rappler
Mar 16 11:51 AM

Uni po an update sa kamugtakan ta sa Bicol dulot kan pagtaas nin presyo kan gasolina asin pagpapatupad kan four-day workweek: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/bicol-drivers-residents-long-term-relief-soaring-fuel-prices-workweek-shift/

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Sabrina Joyce Go - Rappler
Mar 26 07:39 AM

Sorsogon declares calamity status, rolls out aid for transport workers

The provincial government of Sorsogon has declared a state of calamity due to rising oil prices and will roll out financial assistance to public transport workers, including jeepney and tricycle drivers.

The declaration would allow the provincial government to tap its calamity fund to provide fuel subsidies and financial aid to transport workers. | via Bobby Labalan/Rappler

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Paolo Cootauco - Rappler
Apr 26 04:48 AM

Hello, @here! ICYMI: The Bicol Region has dislodged the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the most sluggish regional economy in the country.

In the latest economic performance data presented by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for 2025, Bicol posted a measly 0.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate while BARMM registered a 5% increase. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/bicol-lowest-gdp-growth-2025/

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Paolo Cootauco - Rappler
May 13 06:32 AM

ICYMI: The AI-generated image presents an exaggerated depiction of the volcano’s state of unrest, markedly different from images posted by Phivolcs and other social media accountshttps://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/viral-mayon-volcano-eruption-ai-generated-albay-bicol-may-2026/

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