NEW PCIC DIRECTOR. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Arthur C. Yap (extreme right) swears into office G7 Chairman & President Fidel L. Cu (accompanied by his immediate family) as director of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) during the DA- Bicol Sustainable Agriculture Network Partnership launching and Farmers’ Day held at Libmanan, Camarines Sur. G7 Bank also extends to farmers credit at reasonable interest rates.

EASTER EGG PAINTING WITH THE KIDS. Kisha Angela P. Chavez (inset, no. 15) was just one those talented kids who joined the fun and excitement last Easter Sunday at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC). An easter kiddie party capped the activity. The affair was spearheaded by Gov. LRay Villafuerte and the Provincial Tourism Office. JRC/MHARLONMONTANEZ/MMEC

NEW RED. Joselin Marcus E. Fragada (right) accepts office properties and responsibilities as new Regional Executive Director of the DENR in Bicol from outgoing RED Reynulfo A. Juan (3rd from left) during the turn-over ceremony held last week at the DENR regional office in Legazpi City. Looking on are, from left, Regional Technical Director (RTD) for Forestry Atty. Antonio Abawag, RTD for Lands Pedro Noble, RTD for Research Dr. William Palaypayon and RTD for Protected Areas and Wildlife Felix Mendoza (partly hidden). -ASA

Cong. Arroyo during his visit to the students of Badas Elementary School in Lupi, Camarines Sur. Happy faces were evident in the students since it was the first time that a congressman visited their place.

A newly constructed building in the Badas Elementary School campus, which will provide more study area for the increasing number of students in need of more study area.

CASH FOR GUNS. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Sodusta, Army commander of 9ID based in Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur, recently hands over cash rewards to rebel returnees as payment for firearmes surrendered by the rebels under the AFP’s Balik-Baril Program. More communist guerillas have been reported to have decided to return to the fold of the law as government troopers intensify their campaign for peace and development in the countryside. PA Photo