HISTORY MADE: Catanduanes State University English Major Ranks Top 4 Nationwide in 2025 Teacher Boards
SAN ANDRES, CATANDUANES — The island province is celebrating a historic milestone as Kym Lyan S. Terrago, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Catanduanes State University (CatSU), officially ranked Top 4 nationwide in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) at the...
Blessing of DBP Viga Branch Lite Unit to Be Held Today
Viga, Catanduanes - The blessing of the DBP Viga Branch Lite unit, located inside the new municipal building of Viga, is set to take place today, December 18. The blessing will begin at 11:30 AM, led by Rev. Fr. Ernie T. Tatualia.
Officials from DBP...
Meeting Between Governor Azanza and Vice Governor Fernandez Successfully Held Through Bishop Occiano
Virac, Catanduanes - Governor Patrick Alain Azanza confirmed that he had a meeting with Vice Governor Robert Fernandez, which was facilitated through the initiative of Bishop Louie Occiano.
In an interview with Radyo Peryodiko, Azanza mentioned that he agreed to the proposal of the SP...
Catanduanes Fully Restores Power One Month After Super Typhoon Uwan
Virac, Catanduanes – Catanduanes has achieved a full restoration of electric power across the province exactly one month after Super Typhoon Uwan tore through the island. The First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) confirmed the accomplishment on December 10, 2025, reporting 100 percent energization...
Catanduanes Governor Dr. Azanza Honored with UP EDAD Alumni Award for Public Service
VIRAC, Catanduanes — Catanduanes Governor Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to public service and educational leadership, receiving the prestigious Educational Administration (EDAD) Alumni Award for Public Service from the University of the Philippines (UP).
The award, which honors...
LCC Supermarket Opens 86th Branch in Virac, Marking Major Retail Expansion in Catanduanes
Virac, Catanduanes —Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) Supermarket formally opened its first branch in Virac on Friday, December 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the province’s retail and economic landscape. The new store, which becomes LCC’s 86th branch across the Bicol Region and Quezon...
Working Student and Farmer’s Daughter from Catanduanes, Places Top 9 in the Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam
San Miguel, Catanduanes — From the rural fields of San Miguel to the national topnotcher list, Crystal Jayden Espura Taperla proves that success is not defined by honors, wealth, or privilege—but by faith, hard work, and a relentless spirit. Her story stands as an...
LEGAL TEAM OF FORMER VICE GOVERNOR PETER C. CUA STUDYING NEXT STEPS ON COMELEC DECISION DISMISSING HIS ELECTION PROTEST VS. GOV. AZANZA
VIRAC, CATANDUANES – The legal team of former Vice Governor Peter C. Cua is currently reviewing possible next steps after receiving the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) decision dismissing his election protest against Catanduanes Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza.
In an official statement, Cua said that...
COMELEC First Division Dismisses Cua’s Election Protest Against Azanza
Manila, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) First Division has dismissed the election protest filed by former Catanduanes vice governor Peter “Boss Te” Cua against Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza, declaring the case moot and academic.
In an order dated November 24, 2025, the...