Amendment to the 20% Development Fund and Local Development Council Reorganization Undertaken at Catanduanes Development Council
VIRAC, Catanduanes – The Catanduanes Development Council (CDC) convened for its Third Quarter Meeting to discuss key development priorities and policy directions for the province.Among the topics tackled were the status of the implementation of Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs), the reorganization of the...
Ombudsman Dismisses Case Against Former Pandan Mayor Tabirara
PANDAN, CATANDUANES — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the case filed against former Mayor Raul E. Tabirara of Pandan, Catanduanes, after finding the complaint to be without merit. The decision was outlined in a Joint Resolution released on February 20, 2025.The case...
Unemployment, Main Cause of Migration in Catanduanes
VIRAC, CATANDUANES – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Catanduanes confirmed that the lack of job opportunities is the primary reason for the departure, or migration, of residents from the province.Based on PSA data, the population of Catanduanes decreased to 261,169 from the 271,879...
From VP to President: Dr. Gemma Acedo Ascends to Top Post at Catanduanes State University, Ready to Lead
VIRAC, Catanduanes – A new chapter has begun for Catanduanes State University (CatSU) as Dr. Gemma G. Acedo was officially elected as the university's new president on July 17, 2025. This decision by the Board of Regents is considered a landmark step promising...
DILG Catanduanes Joins Coordination Meeting of the Provincial Local Governance Transition Team
Virac, Catanduanes — In support of a smooth and orderly transfer of leadership in the province, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Catanduanes actively took part in the coordination meeting organized by the Provincial Local Governance Transition Team (PLGTT). The meeting...
Former Rebel Receives Free Housing Under E-CLIP Program
VIRAC, CATANDUANES — A former rebel known as Aka Miyo, along with several of his companions, received free housing from the government under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) — a key initiative aimed at encouraging former members of rebel groups to return...
Catanduanes Celebrates the 127th Philippine Independence Day
Catanduanes, Philippines – The Provincial Government of Catanduanes successfully celebrated the 127th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on June 12, 2025. Led by Governor Joseph C. Cua, a historic ceremony was held at the Catanduanes World War II Memorial Fountain.The event was attended by notable...
DepEd Thanks Stakeholders for the Successful Kick-Off Ceremony of Brigada Eskwela 2025
Caramoran, Catanduanes — The Department of Education (DepEd) Catanduanes successfully held the Brigada Eskwela 2025 Division Kick-Off Ceremony and Local Stakeholders Convergence on June 9, 2025 at Dariao National High School, Caramoran.With the theme “Brigada Eskwela: Together for a Nation of Readers,” the activity...