Yahoo South East Asia Newsroom by Kim Arveen Patria A tree-lined portion of the highway is among the most photographed spots in Bulan, Sorsogon, but some fear the so-called “tree tunnel” will soon be seen only in photos. Hundreds… Read More ›
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The politics of an executive order
Marginal Note By Felix ‘Boy’ Espineda, Jr., BicolToday.com At this early takers of greening position in local politics here in the province of Sorsogon are throwing stones with their possible opponents by way of couched personal interest, using position held by… Read More ›
President Aquino’s visit in Zürich
President Benigno Aquino III’s visit to this ice – covered Zürich last Saturday, January 26, was brief and concise as he gave a summary of his WEF participation in Davos and the progress achieved to date of his administration. It was a relaxed… Read More ›
Law bans Hit List Of Gov’t Enemies
(I find this article by Michael Lim Ubac of Inquierer News very important, hence I reprinted it here. See also Mr. Lariosa’s article below entitled Gangsters Of Capitalism. junasun) Rights groups urge swift enforcement By Michael Lim Ubac 1:23 am |… Read More ›
Fil Am Engineer Dies On His Junior’s Birthday
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2012 Journal Group Link International) CHICAGO (jGLi) – Jose “Onie” L. Villamor, Jr. was celebrating his birthday July 1 Sunday morning when the celebration was interrupted by the death of his father, Jose G. Villamor,… Read More ›
DPWH engineers in Bicol scored poorly in promotional test
BusinessMirror.com.ph Sunday, 01 January 2012 20:29 by Manly M. Ugalde / Correspondent LEGAZPI CITY—Public works and highways engineers in Bicol scored dismally in the most recent Civil Service Promotional Test conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The… Read More ›
Chicago Church Bucks Trend; Holds Misa de Gallo At Dawn!
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2011 Journal Group Link International) CHICAGO (jGLi) – In the run-up of Dec. 16, the start of “Simbang Gabi” (evening mass) in Chicago and around the world, Father Alfredo Salera, Pastor of Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish… Read More ›
Bikol U.S.A of the Midwest Holds Christmas Party, Keeps Tradition Alive
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2011 Journal Group Link International) CHICAGO (jGLi) – “Mommy” Irene Emperado, an employee of Unimart on 5845 North Clark Street in the northside of Chicago, Illinois, was scratching her head when I placed an order over the phone for… Read More ›
PAROLEE INDICTED FOR 14-COUNT MURDER OF FIL AM NURSE
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2011 Journal Group Link International) CHICAGO (jGLi) – A 36-year-old parolee was indicted Wednesday (Dec. 7) with 14-count murder in the brutal attack last October of Filipino American nurse Virginia Perillo before the Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago’s… Read More ›
Our Lady of Penafrancia Assured of a Shrine In Chicago
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2011 Journal Group Link International) CHICAGO (jGLi) – The celebration of the miraculous Our Lady of Penafrancia has been observed in the Chicago, Illinois for the last 22 years. Last Saturday, Sept. 17, the Rev. John J. Sanaghan, pastor… Read More ›
Golf Tourney Honors Bikol U.S.A. Ex-President Sunday
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2011 Journal Group Link International CHICAGO (jGLi) – The Bikol U.S.A. of the Midwest is going to host a golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Big Oaks Golf Club & Country Club (262) 694-4200) at… Read More ›
Lawmaker seeks tax deduction for families with children with disability
OFFICE OF REP. DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, JR NEWS RELEASE Government should help ease the financial burden on families caring for children with special needs by allowing a deduction on a parent or legal guardian’s taxable income. Rep…. Read More ›
LGU-Bulan 2010 Budget At 118 Million Pesos
From PIO- LGU Bulan Mr. Tonyboy Gilana Bulan, Sorsogon, December 31, 2009: The Sangguniang Bayan has passed Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, series of 2009, authorizing the Annual Budget of the Local Government Unit for Fiscal Year 2010 in the… Read More ›
Ex-Governor Raul Lee Substitutes For Wife (Sally Lee) As Sorsogon Gubernatorial Candidate
From PIO- LGU Bulan Mr. Tonyboy Gilana Sorsogon City, December 15, 2009: In a sudden twist of events, incumbent Sorsogon Governor Sally A. Lee (Lakas-Kampi-CMD), gave up her bid to run for another term, when she filed yesterday… Read More ›
BULAN COMELEC BARES LIST OF LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR MAY 2010 ELECTIONS
Submitted on 2009/12/02 at 4:10am PIO-Bulan Bulan, Sorsogon, December 2, 2009: The filing of the certificates of candidacy for the national and local elections in the May 10, 2010 automated election officially closed at 12:00 midnight of December 1, 2009…. Read More ›
DAY OF MELANCHOLY
From LGU-Bulan PIO-Tonyboy G. Gilana It is November 10. We all listened once more today to the news, hoping perhaps the contents and contexts more complete, perhaps more comprehensive. The air is still melancholic! Yesterday, November 9, in early… Read More ›
Bulan Observer Supports Swiss-Asian Chamber Of Commerce Task Force Asia
by jun asuncion The devastation of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng to the Philippines was unprecedented in scale and magnitude. The whole world was witness to this natural catastrophe and the drama of the Filipino people as they fought to survive…. Read More ›
SUPERTYPHOON PEPENG SPARES BULAN; BULANENO VOLUNTEERISM SURFACES ONCE MORE
Submitted on 2009/10/04 at 9:41am PIO- Bulan Bulan, Sorsogon, October 3, 2009, PIO-BULAN: Bulanenos heaved a very deep sigh of relief, and offered prayers of thanksgiving to God, after the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council officially declared, in its October 2,… Read More ›
The Way To Bulan Eco-Park
By: jun asuncion +* LGU- Bulan Mayor Helen De Castro and Tony Boy Gilana We have taken all these photos by ourselves on that sultry summer morning last April 2009. As I was sorting out the photos for this documentary article,… Read More ›
Sta. Remedios Charity Medical Clinic
By: Angelita de Guzman Kowalewsky (click photo to enlarge) COMPASSION, yes, it was compassion for the sick, the helpless and the vulnerable, that made all of these happen. Sta. Remedios is a small village located in the town of Bulan,… Read More ›
Part II: The MDCC And The Bulan Rescue Team
The Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council or MDCC and the Bulan Rescue Team deserve once again the highest respect for their selfless efforts and efficient performance in saving the lives of many Bulaneños and of coordinating the whole disaster management at the height… Read More ›
Part I: The Storm Dante: Images Of Survival
Tuloy Po or Please Come In is unmistakably Bulaneño hospitality… Even when Bulan is under water brought about by the devastating typhoon Dante last May 1-2. But who will come in, what kind of guests when pupils… Read More ›
Hostage Update: The Swiss Andreas Notter Released By Captors
Bulan Observer Quick Press We are happy for the positive turn of events that led to freedom for the Swiss Andreas Notter. We also hope for the best for the remaining hostage Eugenio Vagni. jun asuncion Bulan Observer —————… Read More ›
Senator Francis Escudero’s Senate Bill No. 1476
“AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN PERMISSION OR WAIVER IN FAVOR OF THE OMBUDSMAN TO LOOK INTO ALL DEPOSITS OF WHATEVER NATURE WITH BANKS OR BANKING INSTITUTIONS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THEPHlLIPPINES INCLUDING INVESTMENT BONDS… Read More ›
LMP CITES DE CASTRO AS AN OUTSTANDING MAYOR
Submitted on 2008/12/11 at 9:34am Press Release PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE Local Government Unit of Bulan Bulan, Sorsogon, November 21, 2008 The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) cited Mayor Helen C. De Castro of Bulan, Sorsogon as… Read More ›
