Morning! @here Share ko lang that the star of the drag musical ‘Dalaga Na Si Maxie Oliveros’ is a Naga City college student, Jamila Rivera, who attended one of Rappler’s roadshows in Naga before! It was great to witness her talent. Rappler is a proud media partner of the show! I met her after the show last night and she told me she had already met me before, in one of our roadshows 🧡

Binisita po ng Rappler ang maraming bayan sa Camarines Norte, maraming residente ang umaaray dahil sa hindi maaasahang serbisyo ng PrimeWater.

Sabi nila, “sana maisip din nila ang sakripisyo’t pinagdadaanan ng mga residente.”

Sa Vinzons, kahit mismong town hall, walang tumutulong tubig. Kaya mapa bisita o trabahador man, ramdam ang kawalan ng tubig.

Sa lugar niyo, kamusta ang sitwasiyon ng tubig? May ilan pang lugar sa Bicol na sakop din ng PrimeWater kabilang na ang Daraga at Sorsogon.

Basahin po dito ang buong report: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/primewater-camarines-norte-evaded-accountability/

The Department of Health - Bicol Center for Health Development is holding a job fair today, June 24 at SM Legazpi City until 5 PM.

There is a total of 140 job vacancies in the following participating health facilities:
- Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center
- Bicol Medical Center
- Malinao Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
- Camarines Sur Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
- Bicol Region General Hospital and Geriatric Medical Center (BRGHGMC)

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May mga mahihilig talagang mameke. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/video-road-construction-bullet-train-camarines-sur-ai-generated/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR744jCVSOPmJBFphJbqARyuRsq3mQP_ZNbM4BOoFtbbWEkIuUgB3JEG9Sl0MA_aem_0BW3UxjxNv_fAWcK4lre9g

Naga City joins the LGBTQIA+ community in its annual celebration of pride month through a Community Pride March, Eating Contest, Mardi Gras Competition, and Drag Queens Competition today, June 28, at Plaza Rizal.

via Carl Stephen Albania & Gab Ephraim Alano/Ang Isarog

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Compared to previous years, PWDs say that they had a much better voting experience in the 2025 elections. But much remains to be done before they can fully realize their right to suffrage.

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/how-more-inclusive-visually-impaired/

Qualified officials of the Sangguinang Kabataan will receive an additional honoraria of Php 300.00 per month as per Municipal Ordinance No. 037-2024.

The Local Government of Daraga, Albay implemented this ordinance as extra compensation for their dedicated service.

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It’s graduation season across Bicol!

As a recent graduate, I'm sharing a reflection on my college experience here in Bicol—one that mirrors the ongoing struggle of many Bicolanos for free, quality, and accessible education:

At Bicol University (BU), admission has always been a tough fight. In 2021, the same year I was granted admission to the university, only 4,039 students were offered slots out of 17,602 applicants. The trend continued in 2022, with 4,116 admitted from 13,881 applicants. Admission slots further decreased in 2023 to 3,776, despite a surge to 19,523 applicants. The situation in 2024 remained challenging, with only 4,736 passers out of 18,300 applicants.

The significant disparity between admitted students and applicants reveals a graver truth: access to free and quality education in the region remains scarce. In Bicol, with over one million youth, data indicates that only 18% pursue higher education.

This stark reality highlights how our system continues to fall short in providing the constitutional right to accessible and competent education for all citizens — effectively denying many Bicolanos their right to education.

Thank you for sharing these photos @Angelee Abelinde

From Bicol to the world: Young leaders drive local to international movements to eradicate child exploitation

Child leaders from Bicol, backed by global children's rights group Educo Philippines, are making significant strides in child protection and participation. In their press conference on Thursday, July 3, the child leaders and Educo detailed the impacts of their three nearly completed projects in the region.

Located in Bicol, Educo's ongoing projects reach thousands of local children and their families, enabling them to secure their rights, access vital opportunities, and lead impactful community initiatives.