BULA, CAMARINES SUR - Personal na nainspeksyun at nasaksihan ni President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang turnover ng dalawang SolarPowered Irrigation Projects (SPIPs) sa Camarines Sur noong March 23, 2026. Isa sa mga ito ay matatagpuan mismo sa Barangay San Ramon, Bula.Ang dalawang projects na nagkakahalaga ng pinagsanib na ₱332 milyon ay pinondohan sa ilalim ng Establishment of Groundwater Pump Irrigation Project (EGPIP) Solar CY 2024 at inaasahang makikinabang ang 1,854 na farmerbeneficiaries na covered sa mahigit 1,800 hectares ng lupang sakahan sa buong lalawigan:- ₱126.73 milyon - Solar Pump Irrigation Project ng San Agustin–San Ramon Agrarian Reform Farmers' Cooperative (SARFC), Bula- ₱205.46 milyon - New MASSBA Solar Pump Irrigation Project (Phase I), Minalabac Sinamahan si PBBM ng Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel and NIA Administrator Engr. Eduardo Guillen, na nanguna sa pormal BY BRENT S. IRAOLABY GLENDEL B. VILLAMER BY CHERRY R. LOMPEROna paghahatid ng projects on behalf of the National Irrigation Administration. Mainit na tinanggap si PBBM sa SARFC site sa Barangay San Ramon, headed by Punong Barangay Herminia Anciano, nina Governor LRay R. Villafuerte, Congressman Migz R. Villafuerte, Mayor Manuel AIbasco Jr.,Vice Mayor Nellie P. Largo, at mga members of the Sangguniang ng mas maraming kita sa mga kamay ng mga magsasaka at tinitiyak ang mas maaasahan at tuloy-tuloy na suplay ng tubig sa buong taon.Bayan viz. Councilors Greg L. Pontanal, Glenda B. Espiritu, Edna Z. Mora, and Liga ng mga Barangay President Freddie B. Francisco Jr. Higit pa sa infrastructure, ang SARFC ay gumagastos ng ₱300,000-₱450,000 kada buwan para sa kuryente upang mapatakbo ang mga irrigation pump. Sa paglipat sa solar energy, malaki na ang pagbaba ng mga gastos na nagbabalik THE OFFICIAL MEDIA TEAM OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF BULA\"We stand ready to support [the school's effort] sa abot ng aming makakaya. Because when our schools grow, our community grows with them.\"JANUARY - MARCH 2026 | VOL. 1 NO. 1- Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr.On conversion of Itangon ES to Integrated SchoolP126M Solar Irrigation Project ni PBBM, nakuha ng Brgy. San RamonItangon ES takes major step towards Integrated SchoolLGU honors Bula school teacher for Vietnam recognition; Best Research Paper for EducationBULA, CAMARINES SUR - DepEd Region V's Regional Validating Team (RVT), led by Mr. Deo Orleo, conducted an on-site validation at Itangon Elementary School in Barangay Itangon on March 19, 2026, a critical step in the school's bid to convert into Itangon Integrated School, which would expand its offerings to include Grade 7 to Grade 10. The validation was guided by the school's teaching staff, OIC Principal Ms. EdenBULA, CAMARINES SUR - LGU Bula formally recognized Ms. Melanie S. Organis, school adviser of Anayan Elementary School, for earning 2nd Best Research Paper in the Education Category at the 15th Multidisciplinary International Research Conference heldSee Page 06 See Page 06See Page 07200 Bula youth join arts workshops for National Arts Month 2026 See Page 07BNHS’s Grade 12 Student Project INDAYOG dance up Kawayan FestivalSee Page 03LGU Bula, Women Sectors, nagburonyo gikan ka Women's Month 2026In this issue:more inside...QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
COMMUNITY NEWS 02Fabrica NHS students put earthquake protocols to the test in Q1 DrillBY GLENDEL B. VILLAMERBula, kabilang sa mga benepisyaryo ng munisipyo ng 3,000-ektaryang Rice Recovery Program ng ProbinsyaBY CHERRY R. LOMPEROBULA, CAMARINES SUR - The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Bula, headed by LDRRMO Officer-inCharge Joseph G. Antioquia, led a school-based earthquake drill on March 12, 2026, at Fabrica National High School as part of the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED).A total of 253 students, teachers, and non-teaching personnel participated in the activity aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency response in schools.Before the drill, a symposion was conducted by the MDRRMO on earthquake awareness, covering basic earthquake science, legal PILI, CAMARINES SUR - Isinagawa ang Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing sa pagitan ng mga napiling munisipyo, kinatawan ng mga alkalde, at ng provincial government sa pamumuno ni Governor LRay Villafuerte, katuwang ang iba’t ibang national agencies noong March 4, 2026 sa DTC Building, Capitol, Pili, Camarines Sur. Layunin ng programa na magbigay ng suporta sa mga magsasaka at mga agricultural laborer sa bawat bayan. Kinatawan ng LGU Bula sina Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. at Municipal Agriculturist Claire bases of disaster drills, and standard safety protocols. Participants were also oriented on the “duck, cover, and hold” procedure, which was later applied during the simulation, followed by a safe and orderly evacuation. The Environment, Disaster Management, and Emergency Response Office (EDMERO) served as controllers and evaluators during the drill and introduced the “Quake Bag,” an emergency kit containing basic first-aid and hygiene supplies intended for both school and home use. The 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd PMFC) also served as external evaluators to assess the conduct of the exercise. “This activity is vital in G. Tino. Bahagi ang Bula sa makikinabang sa 300 ektaryang sakahan na nakatuon sa mga lugar na naapektuhan ng kalamidad at mga palayang nangangailangan ng rehabilitasyon.Ang programang tinatawag na Integrated Rice Recovery and Rural Agri-Industrial Development Program ay isang pinagsamang inisyatiba ng probinsya at iba’t ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan, kabilang ang Department of Agriculture (DA), DSWD, National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), DOLE, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), TESDA, at mga lokal na pamahalaan. Bahagi rin ito ng layunin ng Office of the President na mapababa ang presyo ng bigas na inaasahang maisusulong ang target na ₱20 kada kilo ng bigas sa buong bansa. Kabuuang walong (8) riceproducing municipalities: Minalabac, San Fernando, Milaor, Pamplona, Pasacao, Gainza, Bula, at Pili na napiling mga pilot area na sasaklaw sa kabuuang 3,000 ektarya ng lupang sakahan.photo/Province of CamSurstrengthening the awareness and preparedness of students on what to do during earthquakes. It is part of our mandate to ensure that schools are ready for disasters,” Antioquia said, who served as Exercise Director. He also commended the discipline and active participation of the school community during the drill.FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK:BEST OF BOTH WORLDSYou might be wondering: \"Akala ko ba road to digitalizationna tayo? Bakit may newspaper pa rin?\" The question, admittedly, is not without merit. One might reasonably interrogate the continued relevance of print. Yet aside from the fact that reading news on our devices is prone to distraction (and far more pressing than the proliferation of misinformation disseminated thru fraudulent pages and internal propaganda), only 57%1 of households in the municipality posses the capacity to access the internet. And for us, that disenfranchised 43% is not a footnote—it is a mandate. So here we are! Because every Bulaeño and Bulaeña deserves to know what is happening in their own community—told fairly, told honestly, and told with respect.That is our editorial mandate: Access to information... in all its forms. Because we hold that, as a fundamental conviction, proper education and information start with access. Free access. As you read this first issue (and our future ones), it is our earnest aspiration to render faithful service to every narrative we undertake. You'll see our 1. CBMS 2024 See Page 04
COMMUNITY NEWS 03LGU Bula, Women Sectors, ipinagcelebrar uya Women's Month 2026PNHS Kampeon sa Inter-SHS Battle of the Brains ng USANTMLBB: Pinaka-unang E-sports na kaibanan sa Mayor's CupBY BRENT S. IRAOLABY ALESSA MAE R. AMA BY ALESSA MAE R. AMABULA, CAMARINES SUR - Pinakusog ka LGU Bula, thru MSWD, a pagpapahalaga ka mga kababaihan sa pamamagitan ka pagselebrar ka Women’s Month nguwan na aldow March 9, 2026 sa Bula Municipal Covered Court, kaibanan a mga sektor ka kababaihan sa buong banwaan.Pinangunahan ni Rev. Fr. Roland B. Canonce a programa sa paagi kin banal na misa, sinundan sa Community Dance IRIGA CITY - Mula sa 40 na kalahok sa ginanap na InterSenior High School (SHS) Battle of the Brains na inorganisa ng University of Saint Anthony (USANT), naguwi ng karangalan bilang kampeonato ang Palsong National High School (PNHS). Ang nasabing patimpalak ay naganap noong February 26,, 2026 sa SGO Audio-Visual Room bilang bahagi ng ika-79 na Foundation Anniversary ng nasabing unibersidad.Pinatunayan ng mga mag-aaral ng PNHS ang kanilang talino at husay sa laban sa 39 pang mga paaralan na kalahok mula sa buong Rinconada area. Sina Alissa Nicole O. Sacay, Jorge Russel P. Abilonar, at Princess Angel Jane F. Niebres ang mga mahuhusay na kinatawan ng paaralan sa ilalim ng gabay at pamumuno ng kanilang coach na si Mr. Francis Loriel S. Dila, isang SHS Adviser. Sa kompetisyon, unang idinaos ang elimination round kung saan sumabak ang mga kalahok sa isang matinding quiz bee-style na sumasaklaw sa iba’t-ibang asignatura. Ang mga nakakuha ng pinakamataas na kabuuang marka sa bawat kategorya ang umabante sa Final Round, kung saan nagtulungan ang mga miyembro upang magwagi.iba sa roster sports ka Mayor's Cup 2026 kaibanan ka Basketball and Volleyball tournmanent. Nakabuo sa 17 teams or 102 players galin sa iba't ibang barangay sa Bula ana nagregister sa MLBB Tournament para magbaka-sakaling maabot a tropeyo ag championship. Ana tournament proper mig-puon ka April 4 ana Qualifying Stage, April 25 ana Swiss Stage, Semi-Finals hanggang mag-abot sa Championship game. Inaantisiparar na gaganapon ana Championship live sa Municipal Covered Court.BULA, CAMARINES SUR - Inilunsar ka Local Government Unit of Bula, sa tabang ka Local Youth Development Office ag Municipal Youth Officials, ana pinaka-unang E-sports tournament sa annual Mayor's Cup kana banwaan nguwan na taon. Kaibanan sa parada ku opening sa Mayor's Cup nangyare ku March 23, 2026 ana mga players ag facilitators ka nasabing tournament. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) ana napagusipang napili ka Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) ku LYDC meeting na ginanap ku January 31, 2026 para makanumber ka Women’s Organization gikan ka manlainlain na clusters. Kina-aponan, pinunan a programa sa paagi kin messages nina Merced D. Valle, Presidente ka Bula Mega Women’s Federation Inc., kasunod si MSWDO Edita A. Deloverges ag MSWD Consultant Maria B. Pontanal. Nagtao man sa mensahe si Municipal Councilor Committee on Women and Family Edna Z. Presente man a ibang Sangguniang Bayan members na sira Municipal Councilor Gregorio Pontanal, Municipal Councilor Joel O. Caya, Municipal Councilor Glenda B. Espiritu, Liga ng mga Barangay President Freddie Francisco, ag Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Geraldine Baylon. Kaiba sa programa a pagtaong honra sa mga Local Juan and Juana galin sa ibaibang barangay, pinagrecognizar man su mga beauty salons, message centers, pati man sa beauty product retail stores na nagtaong discounted rates.Mora. Nagtao man kin mensaheng pag-suporta si Municipal Councilor Greg L. Pontanal na padagos a pagsuporta ag taong atensyon ka LGU na pinamumunuan ni Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. sa mga marginalized sector kaiba a mga kababaihan. Suyan man a 100% support ka dating alkalde nguwan Municipal Administrator Amelita A. Ibasco, na nagtao man sa inspirational speech. Mas namate pa a kusog ka suporta ka probinsya dahil sa presente ni Board Member Donna Ann R. Onate, na diri papababayaan ka provincial government a mga kababaihan ag mga vulnerable sectors. Bilang panapos, nag-tao a pinakaunang babaying Vice Mayor sa Bula na dati man Committee Chair on Women and Family, Vice Mayor Nellie P. Largo, sa encouragement ag message of support, sinundan sa closing remark ni Margie F. Orante, Vice President of Bula Mega Women’s Federation Inc. photo/Francis Loriel Saonoy Dilla
ADMIN NEWS 04LGU Bula joins the launch of Metro Naga Faith Tourism CircuitLYDO, Top 1 sa Southern Luzon, re: YORP Bula, pinarangalan ng Commission on Audit bilang isa sa mga Outstanding Local Government Units sa Camarines SurCelino, and bringing forward St. Mary Magdalene as the town's sacred representation in the circuit. The launch was graced by Most Rev. Rex Andrew C. Alarcon, D.D., Archbishop of Caceres, who served as Guest of Honor and led the blessing of sacred images. Five Senakulo performances were also staged during the event, with actors from various cities and municipalities across the region bringing to life the Passion of Christ.NAGA CITY - Kinilala at ginawaran ng parangal ang LGU Bula bilang isa sa mga Outstanding LGUs sa Region V. Ang pagkilalang ito ay dahil sa mahusay na paghahain ng maaga at kumpletong Financial Statements para sa Fiscal Year 2024, na naisumite bago pa man ang itinakdang deadline ng Commission on Audit (COA).Ang seremonya ng paggawad ay isinagawa noong February 5, 2026 sa Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City. Ito ay kasabay ng \"Dialogue with COA Local Auditors on Relevant Audit Issues\" at \"Joint Entrance NAGA CITY - Being a member of the Metro Naga Development Council (MNDC), the Municipality of Bula took part in the launch of Journeying in Faith: The Metro Naga Faith Tourism Circuit held on March 20, 2026 at the Atrium of Robinsons Naga, spearheaded by the MNDC through its Tourism, Arts and Culture Cluster.Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. and Vice Mayor Nellie P. Largo attended the event, with the municipality represented by Tourism Officer Charles Kier BULA, CAMARINES SUR - Malaking karangalan para sa Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) ng LGU Bula ang pagkilala bilang Top 1 sa buong Southern Luzon at kabilang sa Top 5 sa buong Pilipinas pagdating sa pagpaparehistro sa ilalim ng Youth Organization Registration Program (YORP). Ito ay base sa taunang ulat ng National Youth Commission (NYC) para sa taong 2025.Umabot sa 97 na organisasyon ng kabataan ang opisyal na nakapagrehistro kabilang na dito ang mga samahan mula sa komunidad, paaralan, rehiyon, at iba pang mga grupo dahil sa masigasig na pamumuno ng Municipal Youth Development Officer (MYDO) na si Engr. Ian Owen A. Raña. Kasama ang Bula sa listahan ng mga nangungunang LYDOs sa bansa, kasunod ng Quezon City, Cebu City, Santiago City, at Navotas City. fellow Bulaeño and Bulaeñafinding their place on a larger stage: a teacher recognized in Vietnam, students winning battle of the brains, Grade 12 dancers making waves at the Kawayan Festival. You'll also find our municipality quietly but steadily growing: farms getting solar irrigation, our farmers receiving financial help, and we just earned a COA outstanding award! Worth knowing, these bits. And worth sharing, too. In every issue, we'll bring stories that matter to us, because they're about us. - Brent S. Iraola, EICConference para sa CY 2025\". Kasamang dumalo sina Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr., Municipal Accountant Mary Ann Pragata, Municipal Budget Officer Kimberly Ligao, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Mary Ruth Parro, Human Resources Management Office Beatriz Pontanal, Local Civil Registrar Officer Mindaluz Largo, Municipal Engineer Archie Pragata, Local Youth Development Officer Ian Owen Raña, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Glendel Villamer, Municipal Treasurer's OfficeJessa Aguilar Mantong, and Municipal Agriculturist Claire Tino. Ang parangal na ito ay patunay ng mahigpit at maayos na pamamahala sa pondo ng bayan. Ipinapakita nito ang matibay na paninindigan ng LGU Bula sa mga prinsipyo ng timeliness, transparency, fiscal discipline, at public accountability. Layunin ng LGU Bula na masiguro na ang bawat pisong ginagastos ay may direktang pakinabang para sa mga mamamayan.BY BRENT S. IRAOLABY SHERWIN GINO H. CRILLANESBY SHERWIN GINO H. CRILLANESEditorial Board & StaffBrent S. IraolaEditor-in-ChiefCharles Kier R. CelinoGilbert A. VillarGlendel B. VillamerCherry R. LomperoManaging EditorsGlendel B. VillamerNariel Fritz SoraldeSherwin Gino H. CrillanesNedie B. CortezAlessa Mae R. AmaWritersJohn Paul EscuroDonna MartirezCharles Kier R. CelinoGilbert VillarStephen Kent SipalayCory V. CapunoFaith AquilinoAirez BustamanteRobelyn RañaDennis BuenoPhotojournalistsChristian Vernon LanzuelaJake GuarnesBrent S. IraolaLayout ArtistsTheza Rose N. RamosDr. Mary Ruth V. ParroDr. Gerlie F. BelzaClaire G. TinoJhona Charize C. AntioquiaGhia Del Cielo N. PornillosMarina Virtuz Technical AdvisorsMayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. Chief AdvisorFrom the Editor's Desk
ADMIN NEWS 05PBBM, nagbisista sa Naga para sa Oplan Kontra Baha sa Bicol River; Bula, usad sa mga nagsabat bilang miyembro ka Metro Naga Development CouncilLGU Bula holds meeting with School Heads, PSDS on class suspensionsLGU Bula signs PAMANA Agreement; Unlocks peace and development funds for BulaNAGA CITY - Sa pagbisita ag pag-abot ni President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr. sa Naga City para sa priority project na Oplan Kontra Baha sa lugar, usad si Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. na nag sabat, INTRAMUROS, MANILA - Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on March 26, 2026, at Foro de Intramuros -- formally making Bula a partner implementing unit for the FY 2026 PAMANA Program.BULA, CAMARINES SUR – The Local Government Unit of Bula, through the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), held a coordination meeting with school heads and Public Schools District Supervisors (PSDS) on January 23, 2026, at the Museo cum Library, BUB Building, to unify and clarify the criteria for class suspensions in both primary and secondary schools.MDRRMO Head Joseph Antioquia discussed the Present, Senator Loren Legarda graced the program with her peace-building journey as she reported from conflict areas in Mindanao, including interviews with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as her consistent calls for the resumption of peace negotiations between the government and armed groups.standards for declaring class suspensions and the respective roles of the LGU and schools in the decision-making process, in accordance with Department Order No. 022, s. 2024. He also emphasized the need for a stronger communication portal between the MDRRMO and school DRRM teams to ensure timely, accurate guidance. As part of its long-term preparedness efforts, the LGU shared plans to install temperature and wind/rain sensors in various areas of the municipality to generate realtime data, allowing schools to make informed decisions rather than rely on estimates. Community Affairs Officer and Media Personnel Brent Iraola highlighted the importance of evidence-based and data-driven information dissemination when declaring class suspensions. He noted that these decisions affect the entire community – students, parents, teachers, and workers – making careful planning and responsible decision-making essential. Public feedback was also cited as a key indicator of how the LGU manages natural or man-made emergencies. The meeting concluded with an open discussion where schools raised questions and shared recommendations, resulting in a productive exchange. Moving forward, class suspensions in Bula will be localized and site-specific, aligned with DO 022, s. 2024, which reflects the LGU’s continued commitment under the leadership of Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. to prioritize public safety and community welfare. PAMANA (PAyapa at MAsaganang PAmayaNAn) is the national government's peace and development program targeting communities vulnerable to conflict. It funds rehabilitation, infrastructure, and basic services while supporting the national peace process.kaibanan a mga Mayors ka Metro Naga Development Council (MNDC) na pinangunaan ni MNDC Chairperson and Naga City Mayor Maria Leonor G. Robredo, nguwan na aldow February 21, 2026 sa unang visit point sa Jesse M Robredo (JMR) Coliseum, Naga City. Ading Oplan Kontra Baha nagmamawot na mapapakaray a Naga, pati a mga kaibang munisipalidad na inaagihan ka Bicol River paryo ka Bula. Bago pa man mag iyan sa mga creeks, napag bisaranan a pag retroffit ag renovate ka JMR na kaipuwan bilang usad sa evacuation centers ka syudad in preparation na rin para mig abot na Palarong Bicol 2026 kun sari pormal na pinag-turn over a budget na kantidad P500 million. Sunod man binista su Magaya-gaya Creek sa Barangay Concepcion Pequeña ag Sagop Creek sa Barangay Triangulo, Naga City, pupunan bilang pilot project site ka Oplan Kontra Baha, para masigurado a long-term flood resilience since a Bicol Region a pinakauna ag pirming nalalabusan ka mga bagyo. Kaiba ni PBBM si DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon sa mga site visits na nag sisiguro ka mga kaipuwan pang trabahuwon sa mga nasabing creeks.BY BRENT S. IRAOLABY BRENT S. IRAOLABY BRENT S. IRAOLA
COMMUNITY NEWS 06LGU Bula, nag-conducir kin PreDemolition Conference para sa mga taga-Pawili ag taga-Fabrica99 magsasakang Bulaeño at Bulaeña, nabigyan ng insurance checks ng Philippine Crop Insurance CorporationLGU Bula aids PNHS admin re: school's damaged BY BRENT S. IRAOLA transformerBY ALESSA MAE R. AMABULA, CAMARINES SUR - BY GLENDEL VILLAMERPara mapag-biribisaranan ka iba-ibang ahensiya ka gobyerno kaiba á mga apektadong pamilya ka Barangay Pawil ag Fabrica tungkol sa mingyareng demolition ag eviction, ginibo á mandatong Pre-demolition Conference (PDC) ka LGU Bula, sa tabang ka Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), ku February 20, 2026, sa People’s Training Hall, BUB Building.Pinangunahan ni PCUP Chief of Operations (Luzon) Rodel E. Francisco su conference, kaiba si Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. Presente man á mga involved agencies paryo ka DILG na amo secretariat, MGLOO Theza Rose Ramos; PNP PMaj John Michael P. Miraflor, DepEd SDS Norma B. Samantela BULA, CAMARINES SUR - Matagumpay na naisagawa ang Check Distribution sa 99 na mga magsasaka ng bayan ng Bula noong Pebrero 6, 2026 sa People’s Training Hall, BUB Building bilang tulong pinansyal na ipinaabot ng Local Government Unit (LGU)-Bula sa pakikipagtulungan ng Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). Ang nasabing tulong pinansyal ay nakalaan para sa mga magsasakang naapektuhan ng Bagyong Uwan noong nakaraang taon 2025, gayundin ang mga nakaranans ng problema sa peste at sakit sa kanilang mga BULA, CAMARINES SUR — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bula, led by Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr., promptly responded to the concern raised by the administration of Palsong National High School (PNHS) regarding its damaged electrical transformer.School officials, together with Public Schools District Supervisor Dr. Maria Elena A. Argarin, went to the Municipal Mayor’s Office on January 7 to meet with the Mayor and discuss the issue and its impact on daily classes and the use of essential equipment. Vice Mayor Nellie P. Largo, Councilor Greg L. Pontanal, and Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Dr. Mary Ruth V. Parro were also present during the discussion. In response, the LGU committed to assisting in the immediate replacement of the transformer to restore normal school operations and minimize disruption to students’ learning.Commission on Human Rights Atty. Arlene Q. Alangco; MSWDO Edita A. Deloverges; MPDO Dr. Mary Ruth Parro, National Housing Authority (NHA) District Manager, Engr. Christina A. Cabangon; dangan a Regional Trial Court Sheriff, Mrs. Maria Eleanor C. Hallare, kun sari sira uya mga involved agencies sa pag-implementar ka demolition. Kabale man á mga Punong Barangay ka apektadong barangay na sira PB Maria Fe B. Beroin ka Pawili ag PB Josephine B. Undecimo ka Fabrica, para maintindihan uya proceso saka suportaran ya kandang mga constituentes.Presente man su mga apektadong pamilya para maeksplekaran sa tanos kin uno sumsunod na gigibuwon nira bago pa man á demolition. pananim. Sinimulan ang programa sa pamamagitan ng maikling mensahe mula kay Municipal Councilor Hon. Gregorio Pontanal. Sinundan ito ng introduction and orientation ni PCIC Underwriter Raul Delos Santos na siyang tumulong din sa proseso ng pamamahagi ng tseke. Ayon sa datos, ang Bula ang kinikilalang numero unong bayan sa buong 5th District na may pinakamaraming benepisyaryo taon-taon na nakikinabang sa programa. Ang kabuuang halaga ng insurance checks naipinamahagi ay umabot sa Php Belgica, and Bula District III PSDS Dr. Irene Dayandante, with ASDS Venus Valmedina underscoring the significance of the activity for the children of Barangay Itangon. Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. was present and expressed full support for the conversion -- stressing that this is not just about institutional growth, but about giving resident children the opportunity to continue quality education without leaving their community.\"We stand ready to support [the school's effort] sa abot ng aming makakaya. Because when our schools grow, our community grows with them,\" stated Mayor Ibasco. Furthermore, Mr. Orleo shared that once approved, enrollment for Grade 7 and Grade 8 will open for the next school year to welcome the pioneering batch. on December 18-22, 2025 in Da Nang, Vietnam. Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco Jr. congratulated Ms. Organis for her study, Project LIFT: Literacy Improvement through Focused Technology, presented under the conference theme “Functional Literacy in the 21st Century: Innovations for Inclusive and Lifelong Learning” and for her dedication as well as for bringing pride to our municipality. Also present at the office was PSDS GerLie F. Belza of Bula District I. The international conference, hosted by the International Cross-cultural Exchange and Professional Development (ICEPD) Thailand, gathered researchers and educators from various countries to discuss digital literacy, community education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training, and policy innovations that link literacy to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods.Itangon ES takes major step towards Integrated...LGU honors Bula school teacher for Vietnam rec...1,000,000.00. Bukod sa crop insurance, mas pinalawak din ng PCIC ang kanilang serbisyo upang masakop ang livestock, coconut, life insurance at iba pang uri ng proteksyon upang mas marami pang magsasaka ang matulungan. Naging matagumpay ang partnership ng PCIC, Landbank, Department of Agriculture (DA), at LGU-Bula sa tulong at pamumuno ni OIC Municipal Agricultural Officer Claire G. Tino. Nagpahayag din ng patuloy na pagsuporta sa sector ng agrikultura ang LGUBula.
COMMUNITY NEWS 07BNHS’s Grade 12 Student Project INDAYOG dance up Kawayan Festival 200 Bula youth join arts workshops for National Arts Month 2026BY ALESSA MAE R. AMABY SHERWIN GINO H. CRILLANESBULA, CAMARINES SUR - The Bula Municipal Covered Court went wild on March 17, 2026, Wednesday afternoon, as Grade 12 students of Bula National High School took center stage for Project INDAYOG: Dance Culminating Activity—a joint initiative of Local Government Unit (LGU)-Bula and Bula National High School. With the theme “Step into the rhythm, leap into the future” the event shone a spotlight on the town's Kawayan Festival, bringing to life the culture, values, and traditions of the Bulaeños and Bulaeñas. Spearheaded by Grade 12 PE Subject Teacher Mrs. Azenith A. Espiritu, the activity BULA, CAMARINES SUR - Around 200 young Bulaeños and Bulaeñas participated in a series of arts workshops on February 28, 2026, as the municipality marked National Arts Month with hands-on training in dancesport, painting, and bamboo flute playing. The activity was organized by the Municipal Tourism, Culture and Arts Office (MTCAO) under Tourism Officer Charles Kier Celino, with three workshops running simultaneously to accommodate participants across different artistic disciplines. Training was handled by local artists and cultural practitioners: Mrs. Azenith Espiritu and the CSPC Dance Troupe led the dancesport and contemporary dance workshop; Mr. Richard Cruz and the Bula Artists Guild facilitated the painting session; and Mrs. Shiela Raña and Mrs. Marjorie Competente guided participants in bamboo flute. Ms. Joanabe Ubante also served as a trainer for the activity. The bamboo flute workshop is particularly notable: the instrument is tied to Bula's identity as a bambooproducing municipality, making its inclusion in the program a deliberate nod to local heritage.was designed as a streamlined learning experience through blended learning with a cultural celebration for senior high school students with support from LGU Bula to promote local heritage. “We chose to focus on the Kawayan Festival instead of other festivals to emphasize our local heritage and to help our students connect more deeply with their roots,” Espiritu shared. “This culminating activity has honed the talent of the students, while highlighting their passion and artistry in celebrating our heritage.” During the program, Hon. Nellie P. Largo, who attended the event, addressed the participants and attendees, emphasizing community strength, sense of belongingness, and cultural pride. She also praised the young performers and the partnership between the local government and school. “Tulad ng kawayan ang ating kumunidad ay matatag, matiyaga at marunong yumuko sa hamon ng buhay ngunit hindi kailanman nababali,” she told the crowd. “Ipagpatuloy ninyo ang paglinang ng inyong talento at pagmamahal sa ating kultura. Your creativity, energy, and passion are signs that the future of our municipality is in good hands.”Scholarship program ng LGU, inilunsad; Bukas sa lahat ng kasarian at sektorBY ALESSA MAE R. AMABULA, CAMARINES SUR - Opisyal nang sinimulan ang Scholarship Program ng Local Government Unit (LGU) ng Bula para sa S/Y 2026-2027 noong March 23, 2026. Ang scholarship na ito ay naglalayong mabigyan ng mas malawak na oportunidad sa edukasyon ang iba’t ibang sektor ng komunidad. Layunin din ng programa na magbigay ng tulong pinansyal at suporta sa mga incoming college students, undergraduate LGU employees/officials, college graduate LGU employees/officials at mga guro ng Bula District na gustong ipagpatuloy ang kanilang post-graduate studies, second courser LGU employees, mga out-of-school youth (OSY) na mga kabilang sa SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression, and Sex Characteristics) sektor. Bukod sa financial assistance, hinihikayat din ang mga mag-aaral na mag-enroll sa mga non-traditional courses. Layunin nitong wakasan ang mga sinaunang pananaw na may mga kurso o trabahong \"panlalaki\" lamang, at mas bigyang-diin na ang anumang propesyon ay maaaring pasukan at mahusay na magampanan ng sinuman, anuman ang kanilang kasarian.
15,250Tourism Office · January to March 2026Tourist VisitorsBula Children's ParkTop tourist destinations3,946Tan-awan Park 2,810Nalalata Falls 2,184MGY Beach Resort 939Bustarga Beach House 8784,475RHU 1 Bula · January to March 2026Outpatient visitsRespiratory tract infectionsInfluenza / febrile diseasesInjuries & accidentsGastrointestinal diseasesTop 4 health concerns6,025,766.95BPLO · 2025 Business Permits IssuedTotal CollectionsNew Businesses 157Renewed Businesses 733Retired Businesses 7DRRM Operations181MDRRMO · January to March 2026Trauma 127Medical 43OB 4Conduction 7Operations by type of response7INFRALOCALPROJECTS FOR Q1sourced from Municipal Engineer's OfficeConcreting of RoadZone 4-A, Casugad₱750,000.00Concreting of PathwaySan Agustin₱750,000.00Concreting of Road (CDD)San Francisco₱1,000,000.00Concreting of Road (CDD)San Isidro₱1,500,000.00Concreting of RoadKinalabasahan & Taisan₱49,982,323.46Concreting of Access RoadSan Roque Pob₱896,607.60Climate Change Adaptive FaceLifting of Municipal Hall₱2,456,938.93COMPLETED+9 ONGOING*CDD - Community-Driven DevelopmentMunicipal Ord. 2026-03-025Authorizes ₱74.25M loan for Bula Integrated Public Transport TerminalMunicipal Ord. 2026-02-024Localizes PhilHealth YAKAP Program in BulaMunicipal Ord. 2026-02-022Regulates use of Colgante Bridge (Salvacion–San Jose) pending safety clearanceMunicipal Ord. 2026-01-020Regulates mass induction of CSO officers across 33 barangays; provides financial assistanceMunicipal Ord. 2026-01-019Reschedules 452nd Foundation Anniversary to April 12–17, 2026Municipal Ord. 2026-01-018Extends tax payment deadline to January 23, 2026 (penalty-free)Appropriation Ord. 2026-03-026Approves Supplemental Appropriation No. 01-2026 worth ₱2.59MCONGRATULATIONS!ANONG MASASABI MO SA NEWSLETTER?I-SCAN ANG QR AT I-SUBMITCONTACT US: [email protected] LGU BULA Municipality of Bula municipalityofbula.gov.ph