Author: James Z. Carpio After more than two years of writing for Bicol Mail, I have become a certified writer. Yes, I have to admit...

By: James Z. Carpio   "Prefiero ser lampazero a ser la cabeza de su jerarquia cismatica." – Bishop Jorge Barlin   In 1902, the First Filipino Bishop of...

I would like to thank Mayor John Bongat and Mr. Alec Santos – Head of Tourism of Naga City for the warm welcome from...

We reached the Municipality of Malinao in between the City of Tabaco and Tiwi in Albay at around eleven in the morning. We went...

By: James Z. Carpio Famished after a long drive to Legazpi from Naga, my brother and I decided to dine at the now famous 1st...

Author: James Z. Carpio Like martial arts, waiting is an art. It is also a talent. With this in mind, it can therefore be developed....

There has been a lot of questions posed by foreigners on the proper procedure in marrying a citizen of the Philippines. As a result,...

Author: James Z. Carpio   Don’t get me wrong, I love the island life; the sands, swimming in the aquamarine waters and the scorching sun and...

The Philippine Government does not ask for a Police clearance certificate as a precondition to enter or stay long term in the Philippines .Contrary to popular belief you don't normally...

Author: James Z. Carpio Back in the olden days if you wanted to have a cup of coffee it took a long process. You would...