KABORONYOGAN NIN MGA BICOLNON (KB BICOL), INC.

NAGA City  -- While other legal remedies are still available, the Kabalikat Bicol decided to put an end to a legal clash on the corporate name with the Civicom group, by unanimously agreeing to change its corporate name from -- Kabalikat Civic Communicators network of Bicol, Inc. or Kabalikat Bicol into KABORONYOGAN NIN MGA BICOLNON (KB BICOL), INC.

KB Bicol Regional Governor Jennis I. Nidea (30-01) also announced that the general assembly also approved the adoption of a new organization's logo.

After consultative discussions and extensive deliberations during its regional assembly held August 21, 2010 held at the CSPC Naga City Campus, the general membership "resolved to abide with the decision of the Commission En Banc of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to put an end t... details

REGIONAL Governor Jennis I. Nidea (30-01) today announces that KB Bicol will be having a Regional Assembly on August 21, 2010 (Saturday) at the St. Peter Baptist Hall, Holy Rosary Major Seminary, Concepcion Grande, Naga City.

Nidea said that the one whole day regional affair (8:00am - 5:00pm) will be hosted by the Naga City (KB30) Chapter headed by Sirs Nonoy Rentoy (30-199) and Irvin Ayo (30-54), president & BOD chairman, respectively.

Relative to this, KB30 president Rentoy appointed Sir Jun Kalaw (30-59) as the convention director and who is tasks to work the preparation of the said assembly nd "sees to it that the 1-day event should be widely participated by more than 70 chapters affiliated with KB Bicol", 30-199 pointed out.

On his part, Kalaw bares the following: A P150 regi... details

The Iriga City (KB502) Chapter headed by its president Sir Arnold Olaso (502-49) announces that the interment of the late Sir Mike Belen (502-07) will be on August 13, 2010, Friday in Santiago Young Cemetery, in Nabua, Camaarines Sur, his hometown.

According to Sir Tony Aguilar (502-01), former 502 president a requiem mass will be held at SAPPC, Iriga City at 1:00 in the afternoon before the "one way" going to the cemetery.

Sir 502-07 is now lies in state at their residence in Bgy. Francia where he served as barangay captain for several terms.

It will be recalled, Sir Mike Belen (502-07), former president of Iriga City (KB502)Chapter & incumbent PEC CSur Vice Chairman (5th District) succumbed to death at about 3 in the morning of July 31, 2010 in his hospital bed at the Internal C... details

LEGASPI City --  The elected National President of the National Rescue & Disaster Association (NRDA) yesterday announced the appointment of Sir Jennis I. Nidea (30-01) as its national Secretary-General.

The announcement of Mr. Romualdo J. Elvira, Jr., Chief of the Albay Agri Rehab Office of the Office of the Governor and the Over-All Coordinator of the recently concluded 6-day First National  Rescue and Disaster Response Competition was made during the Exit Conference.

NRDA was organized as a result of a consultation with various Provincial/City/Municipal Disaster Coordinators present in the 6-day competition held July 26-31, 2010 in Legaspi City and Sto Domingo, Albay.

Aimed initially at institutionalizing the Disaster Response and emergency Rescue Inititiatives of various re... details

IRIGA CITY -- Sir Mike Belen (502-07), former president of Iriga City (KB502)Chapter & incumbent PEC CSur Vice Chairman (5th District) succumbed to death at about 3 in the morning of July 31, 2010 in his hospital bed at the Internal Control Unit (ICU) of Dona Josefa Hospital, this city.

Belen was ambushed by 2 unidentified in a full-faced helmet gunmen riding in a motorcycle at about 9 in the evening, July 9, 2010 in a barangay in Nabua.

According to reports, Belen, after taking off in his duty as radio report of FBN-DWEB FM based in Nabua, rode alone on motorbike in going home at Bgy. Francia, Iriga City.

Turning left from Maharlika Highway in Bgy. San Miguel, Nabua, Belen sensed of a danger when he saw another motorcycle (driver and a backrider) tailing him.

On witnesses acco... details

LEGASPI CITY --  The 1st National Rescue and Disaster Response Competition is all set with the formal opening on July 26, 2010, 8:00 in thje morning at the PeÌaranda Park, Legaspi City.

In the meanwhile, the Technical Working Group of the 1st NATIONAL RECUE AND DISASTER RESPONSE (NRDR)COMPETITION on July 25-30, 2010 unanimously chosen KB BICOL represented by SIR REGIONAL GOVERNOR JENNIS NIDEA(30-01),being the 2009 National Gawad Kalasag Awardee, to lead the Oath of Sportsmanship.

According to Jojo Elvira Event Coordinator of the first ever national rescue competition that at least 7 teams will participate in the contest: PDCC Pangasinan, PDCC Sarangani, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, La Union, Ilagan, Isabela, and Naga City.


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The KabalikatNet Philippines Inc. (KbNet Phils) is now registered with the Registry of Volunteers on Risk Management & Disaster Response (RVRMDR) of the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD) with Founder & National President Jennis I. Nidea (30-01) as the Focal Person & National Secretary-General for Bicol Ferdinand F. Abejero (219-14), as the Alternate Focal Person.

The DSWD's RVRMDR is a government's proactive step in preparing for natural & man-made disasters. It will serve as the national database of volunteer for disaster operations.

The RVRMDR will facilitates the deployment of appropriate volunteers to emergency and disaster situations.

According to Nidea the areas for volunteer work in disaster operations for KbNet Phils is in Preparedness and Response.

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Quezon City -- Regional Governor Jennis Nidea (30-01) appeared as one of the guests in the television program's "Sining Gising" aired live on Sunday, July 11, 4:00-6:00PM over the government's station NBN Channel 4.

Hosted Ms. Cecile Guidote Alvarez, UNESCO Commissioner for Culture and a National Artist for Theater, the SINING GISING is a weekly educational and cultural program being produced by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) supported by the Department of Education and the National Broadcasting Network (NBN).

The Sunday live episode gave highlight on the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month with this year's theme: Pag Alerto, Malayo sa Peligro.

Nidea discussed the experiences of the Kabalikat Bicol as a private volunteer organization an... details

PARACALE, Cam. Norte -- KB Bicol Regional Governor Jennis I. Nidea (30-01), Regional Vice Governor for Administration Bert Am. Julia (429-06), PEC Cam. Norte Chairman Nahum S. Omaña (214-27) lead other guests yesterday (July 4, 2010) in gracing the Blessing and Inauguration of a new Office/headquarters (10-141) of the Paracale (KB209) Chapter here.

On the same occassion, eight (8) applicants of KB209 were elevated into regular membership status while twelve (12) new KB209 applicants and one (1) applicant of Daet (KB139) Chapter were confirmed.

According to Sir Arturo M. Cano (209-46), KB209 president that the new 141 located at the Public Market of this town was realized after the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the local government of  Paracale headed by Mayor Romeo... details

DAET, Camarine Norte --  Kabalikat Bicol Daet (KB139) Chapter headed by President Augusto Magana (139-97) recently confirmed their two (2) new applicants.

According to Magana upon confirmation, the 2 applicants with their temporary call sign, will undergo the process of recruitment by the chapter's Membership Committee, "which will not be less than six months", he added.

The confirmed applicants are: Robert J. Ubaña who was given a temporary call sign of 139-Tanggo 07 and Alberto G. Royales with his temporary call sign of 139-T08.

Former PEC CNorte Chairman Oliver V. Pardo (139-64), authorized by Regional Governor Jennis Nidea (30-01), together with Regional Secretry General Ferdinand Abejero (219-14) assisted by the officers of the KB139 led in the simple Confirmation Rites.... details

Regional Director Ariel Padilla of the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) in Bicol bares the highlights of the agency's services during the 1-Day Mobile Registration & Licensing Activities on June 24, 2010, from 9 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon:

1. NTC will accept and process all application for license of new/renewal/radio communication network and operator certificates, registration and licensing of all types of 2-way radio equipment including mobile phones (cell phones) dealer/retailers/service centers nd shall be releasing corresponding permits and licenses on that same day.

2.  An orientation/seminar on radio laws, rules and regulations, licensing procedures and proper handling/maintainance of radio equipment (RLM Seminar) will be held on the same day.

3.  NT... details

CALAUAG, Quezon -- The Calauag (KB400) Chapter of the KBNet Quezon Province in cooperation with the local government of Calauag headed by Mayor eric Entienza (400-001) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)- Calauag Chapter led by Dr. Haidee Lim-Entienza (400-001 Lady) will be hosting today, June 22, 2010 a blood-letting activities at the Calauag Municipal Hospital in Bgy. Sumilang, this municipality.

According to Sir Ding Mapula (400-01), KB400 chapter president, the blood letting will start at 8 in the morning till 5 this afternoon.

Mapula encourage members "not only of KB400, but also chapters in nearby municipalities to donate blood as it has a good effect on health and will ensure supplies of blood in times of emergencies", he added.

KBNet Quezon Province is a newly organized vol... details

LABO, Camarines Norte -- Seven (7) applicants of Labo (KB216) Chapter who have completed all the requirement and undergone the process of membership were elevated into regular membership status in a simple elevation rites held recently in this municipality, presided over by Sir Vey Pardo (139-64), former PEC Cam. Norte Chairman and Regional Secretary-general of KB Bicol assisted by KB216 President Vic Pardo (216-09) and KB Bicol Secretary-general Ferdz Abejero (219-14).

In the same ocassion, two (2) new applicants of the said chapter have been confirmed.

Newly elevated members were: GUILLERMO A. MANGUETE, JR. and was given a permanent call sign of (216-94); FIDELITO G. CORDOVA (216-95); GLICERIO S. NAVAL, JR. (216-96); JOCELYN M. PACINOS (216-98); OLIVER B.  JARDINERO (216-99); ARIEL... details

LABO, Cam. Norte --  The Labo (KB216) Chapter of KB Bicol is slated to hold a double celebrations on Saturday, at 5 in the afternoon, June 12 at the residence of its chapter president Vic Pardo (216-09).

Sirs Jennis Nidea (30-01), KB Bicol regional governor and founder/National president of KBNet Phils.; Nahum S. Omaña (214-27), PEC CNorte Chairman and; Ferds Abejero (219-14), KB Bicol secretary general will lead other guests and 41s from other chapters in joining the simple but pompous social gatherings.

According to Sir Camie Pardo (216-07), immediate past president the other celebration is the winning of their vice president for Operations, Sir Dindo Pardo who won handily in the mayoral race of this municipality.

"Actually, it is a 3-1 in affair as they will also celebrate the... details

PILI, Camarines Sur  -- "Congratulations Kabalikat Bicol! Congratulations to all the members for a job well done!"

Thus said Cam. Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte after grilling 3-day operations of members vrious chapters of KB Bicol, the Kaogma Festival Opening Parade on May 22 and the Tour of Cam. Sur on May 26-27.

The message was relayed to KB Bicol Governor Jennis Nidea (30-01) by Ms. Marife Maralit, chairperson of the Opening Parade Committee and Jordan Chavez, chairman of the Kaogma Tour.

Maralit said that because of the assistance of the more than 50 KB Bicol members, this year's opening parade which was "as bongga as the previous years", was a huge success.

The newly re-elected governor, according to Maralit is looking forward for "strong and continuous partnership of the... details

PILI, Cam. Sur --  About fifty (50) members of Kabalikat Bicol will augment the personnel of the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur during a simple but extravagant Opening Parade of the Kaogma Festival on May 22, 2010, Saturday at 4 in the afternoon.

In the wake of this development, another twenty (20) members of the said multi-awarded voluntary group will again serve as Marshal and Communication Arm in the shortened Kaogma Tour of Cam. Sur on May 26-27, 2010.

According to Provincial Tourism Chief Mafe maralit who is the in-charge for the Opening Parade, the KB Bicol members led by Jennis I. Nidea (30-01) will be the over-all in-charge in the order of parade in 3 different assembly areas.

Leading the parade is the newly re-elected governor LRay Villafuerte who will be joined b... details