2023 Provincial Report by Gov. Cua Focuses on Health
Virac, Catanduanes - "Great leaders create and leave a legacy." These were the opening words of Catanduanes Governor Joseph C. Cua during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Convention Center, Capitol Compound on October 26, 2023.The governor's speech emphasized the importance...
BSKE in Catanduanes Conducted Peacefully
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election in the province of Catanduanes was conducted peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023.According to data from the Catanduanes Police Provincial Office (CATPPO), there were no Election-Related Incidents reported in the province from the start of the election period...
Cong. Lagman asks President BBM to relinquish a good portion of its huge confidential and intelligence funds
Will the Office of the President voluntarily relinquish a good portion of its huge confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for 2024 amounting to P4.5 billion, following the examples of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Office of the Solicitor General which forfeited the...
Gilas Pilipinas Makes History in Asian Games Basketball
A historic feat by Gilas Pilipinas from the first quarter to the 4th quarter in the realm of basketball at the ongoing 19th Asian Games. The Philippines prevailed with a score of 70-60 against Jordan, the only team that had defeated them in the...
Gilas advances to the finals by beating China 77-76
The Philippines is set to create a significant historical moment as the Gilas Basketball team secures a spot in the finals of the Asian Games. It's been nearly 33 years since luck smiled upon them in this particular sport. On October 4, the Filipino...
SB Bato Named Regional Outstanding Sanggunian, Nominee for 4th to 6th Municipality National Awards
Bato, Catanduanes - The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office has recognized the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Bato as the outstanding Sanggunian in the 4th to 6th class municipal category.Alongside SB Bato, representing the region with their respective top rankings in...
Farmer Dies After Being Attacked by His Own Carabao
Virac, Catanduanes - A farmer's body was found in disarray after being attacked by his own carabao on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at around 10:30 in the morning in the town of Virac. The victim was identified as Henry Tablate Cielo, 65 years old,...
NFA-Bicol readies P26.5-M to buy palay from local farmers
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) 5 (Bicol) has assured farmers in the region that it has sufficient funds to buy their palay (unhusked rice) harvest.In an interview on Thursday, Jaharah Shyrra Pavilando, NFA-5 information officer, said the agency has allocated...
448 Bicol villages tagged ‘areas of concern’ in upcoming polls
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Bicol regional office has listed more than 400 "areas of concern" in connection with the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).In an interview on Wednesday, Maria Juana Valeza, Comelec-Bicol regional director, said out...
WASH Program Aims to Expand to Other Municipalities in Catanduanes
By: Pat YutanVirac, Catanduanes – The Provincial Local Government Unit of Catanduanes aims to expand its flagship Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program to other municipalities in Catanduanes. This decision comes after providing assistance to beneficiaries in several towns such as Baras, Virac,...