Jobseekers flocked to the World Café of Opportunities
By: Richmon TimuatJobseekers flocked to the World Café of Opportunities (WCO) event hosted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Catanduanes on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The World Café of Opportunities took place at the...
BFAR to distribute 43 fiberglass boats to 200 fishers in Bicol
By Connie CalipayLEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-5 (Bicol) will distribute next month 43 fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) boats to more or less 200 fisherfolk beneficiaries in the six provinces of the region.
Comelec logs over 120K candidates for BSKE in Bicol
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Elections-5 (Bicol) reported on Monday that more than 120,000 individuals have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2.
Plate Numbers distributed in the Bicol Region
The Land Transportation Office - Bicol Region conducted a "Plate Distribution Caravan" in the entire region. Its goal is to expedite the distribution of unclaimed license plates currently in the possession of dealers. This was made possible with the assistance of select...
6 Abaca Associations to Benefit from DOLE’s 4.4 Million Grant
Virac, Catanduanes – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated a total of P4,484,956 for the local government of Catanduanes to support six (6) abaca farmers' associations in the province of Catanduanes.The funds will be used...
Catanduanes Youth Unite in Youth Leader Assembly
By: Richmon TimuatVirac, Catanduanes - Prior to the celebration of Youth Sunday 2023, young leaders in Catanduanes gathered for a significant event on August 1, 2023, at the Catanduanes State University Auditorium.The Youth Leadership...
Parents Protest Mandatory Medical Exam for CatSU Freshmen
Virac, Catanduanes - A parent has requested a temporary halt to the policy of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) regarding the mandatory medical examination, particularly drug testing, for all incoming freshmen.In an open letter sent by Mr. Andy T....
Traffic Law in the Municipality of San Andres Tightened
San Andres, Catanduanes - With the deployment of three (3) LTO Deputized personnel, the San Andres Municipal Police Station has intensified checkpoint operations in strategic areas.Currently, a total of thirty-nine (39) Temporary Operator's Permits (TOPs) have...
100 civil and criminal cases are pending, due to Judges retirement
Due to the retirement of Judges, more than 100 civil and criminal cases are currently pending at the two branches of the Regional Trial Court in the Province of Catanduanes.In the latest update, 47 cases are pending...
BU first state university in Bicol to offer dentistry course
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has approved Bicol University's (BU) proposal to offer a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program.In a social media post, BU said it is the...