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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
San Andres Baywalk Officially Opened to the Public
San Andres, Catanduanes – The San Andres Baywalk was officially opened to the public on August 11, 2023. This baywalk serves as an open space where various activities can be enjoyed by the public.During the inauguration, Mayor Leo...
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.