LAGOT KA! This digitally enhanced caricature of the Bicolano solon has been popping worldwide web, including Bicol Mail's email address.

RELIEF OPERATIONS CONTINUE. Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte, this time with assistance from 1st District Congressman &. Presidential Son Dato Arroyo, had once again directed the Special Events Group of the Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO) to distribute relief packs to constituents in Del Gallego, Ragay, Lupi, Sipocot, and Libmanan. Consisting of a 2-week supply of food consumption and other non-food items such as blankets, sleeping mats, and used clothing, the relief packs were allotted to those whose lives were severely disrupted with the incessant rains brought on by ‘La Niña’ that had caused flooding and landslides in isolated areas in the province. ADTuy/JMTS/DReyes-MMEC

STOP CORRUPTION, OUST GLORIA. Naga City turned out the biggest crowd so far in Bicol during the Interfaith rally staged along the city’s major streets that culminated at Plaza Quezon calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo following exposés of multi-million bribe scandals that rocked her administration. Samson Lozada (in white shirt and cap in photo at right), elder brother of ZTE-NBN whistle-blower Jun Lozada whose family resides in Ligao City came to grace the rally. He came under the protection of the Sisters of Charity led by Sor Asuncion Evidente (extreme right, right photo), president of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel. RHANDY VILLAFLOR

FAMILIAR TERRITORY: Senate President Manny Villar cannot help but be reminded of the time as a Divisoria shrimp vendor when he visited the Trading Post in La Trinidad, Benguet. Villar said he supported the construction of the trading post for purposes of price-monitoring and the removal of middlemen transactions, which cause prices of fruits and vegetables to shoot up.

KIA MOTORS NAGA last Feb. 27 2008 formally opened its doors to prospective clients. The Naga branch-showroom is located at Lisam Building, Concepcion Grande, along the national highway.

FOOD SUPPORT. Rep. Al Francis Bichara of the 2nd District of Albay distributes seedlings and garden tools to DepEd officials in Albay. Bichara has launched the Search for Modelong Gulayan sa Eskuwelahan in his district in partnership with DepEd and DA regional office to address hunger and malnutrition problems in Bicol especially in Albay’s second congressional district. RHAYDZ B. BARCIA

The UNC Greyhound Basketball Team poses for a victory shot after clinching the Championship Round held at the UNC Sports Palace, March 3, 2008. With this latest win, the team has now earned the right to represent the Bicol Region for the National PRISAA Competition scheduled in Zamboanga City later this year. In photo with the basketball team on the left is Jimboy Sison of the IMC, together with Alvin Lumberio who stood in as coach for his uncle, Gil Lumberio. Extreme right is Macario Gontang, PE and Sports Director of UNC beside Dr. Carlo P. Villanueva, NCF President and Region V PRISAA President, with Coach Daliva of Naga College Foundation at the back.