Six Temporary Replacement PBMs Appointed by DILG for Catanduanes Provincial Board
VIRAC, Catanduanes — Patrick Alain Azanza announced that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has officially designated temporary replacements for several suspended members of the Catanduanes Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).According to Governor Azanza, the official designation documents were personally transmitted to the...
LGU Virac Earns Three Major Recognitions for Good Governance and Child Welfare Programs
VIRAC, Catanduanes — The Local Government Unit of Virac once again demonstrated its commitment to effective governance after receiving three significant recognitions related to good governance and child welfare initiatives this year.Among the awards received by LGU Virac were the successful passing of the...
BU 56th Commencement Exercises Kick Off; Robredo Inspires Graduates in Legazpi Ceremony
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — The 56th Commencement Exercises of the Bicol University officially began on June 15 with the first batch of graduates from the BU West Campus marching at the Albay Sports Complex, carrying this year’s theme: “Values-Driven Workforce, Digitally Inclined Lifelong Learners.”The...
CatSU Announces 55th Commencement Exercises for Class of 2026
VIRAC, Catanduanes — Catanduanes State University has announced the schedule of its 55th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026, which will be held in four clusters from June 23 to 26, 2026.The university said the graduation ceremonies will recognize the achievements of its...
DILG Transmits Designation Orders for Acting Vice Governor Fred Gianan and Three Ex-Officio Members in Catanduanes
VIRAC, Catanduanes — PBM Fred Benedict T. Gianan has been formally designated as Acting Vice Governor of the Province of Catanduanes, based on designation orders issued by SILG Juanito Victor C. Remulla on June 4, 2026.In a memorandum transmitted by the Department of the...
Governor Holds Talks with Water Firm to Address Catanduanes Water Crisis
VIRAC, Catanduanes — Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza announced that the provincial government is now intensifying efforts to address the long-standing water supply problem in Catanduanes after reportedly resolving the island’s power supply concerns.In a Facebook post, Azanza said the provincial government is currently...
DILG Catanduanes Clarifies Succession Process: No Acting Vice Governor Assumption Yet Amid Ombudsman Suspension Order
Virac, Catanduanes — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Catanduanes clarified that no formal assumption of office has yet taken place for Provincial Board Member (PBM) Fred Gianan as Acting Vice Governor, despite earlier discussions on succession following the preventive...
Graft and Administrative Cases Filed Against Governor Azanza — Ombudsman Issues Order
VIRAC, Catanduanes — The Office of the Ombudsman has formally issued an order in connection with the complaint filed against Catanduanes Governor Patrick Azanza, Vice Governor Robert Fernandez confirmed.Based on documents provided by the Office of the Vice Governor, the complaint stemmed from alleged...
PBM Fred Gianan to Act as Acting Vice Governor; Mendoza, Lumabi, and Buendia Named New Ex-Officio Members of SP
Virac, Catanduanes — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has outlined three separate succession mechanisms to fill leadership and membership vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Catanduanes following the preventive suspension of Vice Governor Robert Fernandez and eleven provincial board...
VG Fernandez Claims No Formal Service of Ombudsman Suspension Order; Source Says Ombudsman Personnel Already Implemented It
Virac, Catanduanes — Vice Governor Robert A. Fernandez has clarified that as of May 29, the preventive suspension order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman has not yet been formally served to him and eleven members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), insisting that...