CONG. LEO RODRIGUEZ FILES BILL SEEKING TO TURN WASTE INTO ENERGY
Virac, Catanduanes — Congressman Eulogio “Leo” Rodriguez of Catanduanes has filed an innovative and environmentally focused bill that aims to address two major challenges in the country: the growing energy shortage and the escalating problem of solid waste.Under House Bill No. 5470, also known...
MAYOR SARMIENTO PRESENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN HIS FIRST 100 DAYS IN VIRAC
Virac, Catanduanes — Mayor Sinforoso M. Sarmiento Jr. highlighted the key projects and programs of his administration during the first 100 days of his term as mayor of Virac, as presented in his “Ulat sa Bayan 2025.”In his message, Mayor Sarmiento explained that although...
COMELEC En Banc Affirms Disqualification of Former Virac Mayoralty Joseph C. Cua
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) En Banc has affirmed the disqualification of former Virac Mayoralty Joseph Chua Cua from the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections, denying his Motion for Reconsideration against the earlier ruling of the Commission’s First Division that found him...
Election Protest of Joshua Chino Cua Against Winning Virac Councilors Dismissed by RTC
VIRAC, Catanduanes — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Virac, Catanduanes has dismissed the election protest filed by Joshua Chino O. Cua against the winning candidates for the position of Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) members of Virac in the May 12, 2025 elections.In a...
Election Protest for Virac Mayor Dismissed; Sarmiento Retains Victory
Virac, Catanduanes — The Election Protest challenging the results of the May 12, 2025 local elections for the position of Municipal Mayor of Virac, Catanduanes has been DISMISSED by the court.The decision, issued by Acting Presiding Judge Ritche R. Regala of Branch 42, upholds...
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...
