Wreath-laying ceremony conducted in celebration of Independence Day on the Island
Virac, Catanduanes - In the recent commemoration of our nation's historic day, a simple program was held at the Catanduanes World War II Memorial Fountain by the provincial government of Catanduanes to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Philippine independence.On June 12, Monday, a...
CATSU achieves high passing rate in Nursing Licensure Exam
Virac, Catanduanes - Catanduanes State University (CatSU) has once again achieved a high passing rate in the recently concluded May 2023 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination.Based on the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the university obtained an impressive overall performance rate of...
Catanduanes Provincial Prosecution, top performing in Bicol Region
Virac, Catanduanes - The Catanduanes Provincial Prosecution's Office (PPO) has once again been recognized as the top performing office in delivering justice in the entire Bicol Region.During the awarding ceremony held on May 31, 2023, at Palani Beach, Balud Masbate, the Department of Justice...
SC Declares Unconstitutional Law Postponing Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Orders the Conduct of Elections in October 2023, Issues Guidelines for Validity of Rules Postponing Elections |
The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional the law which postponed the holding of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) Elections (BSKE), from its initial schedule of December 5, 2022 to the last Monday of October 2023, but recognizes the legal practicality and necessity of...
Employee of LGU Virac arrested in buy-bust operation
An employee of LGU Virac, considered one of the high-value targets in the area, was arrested in a conducted buy-bust operation.The suspect, identified by the alias Raprap, thirty-seven years old (37), married, and a resident of Brgy Calatagan Tibang Virac, Catanduanes.The suspect was apprehended...
Establishment of Specialty Center Pushed in SP
Virac, Catanduanes - The proposal to establish a "Specialty Center" in the province of Catanduanes has been approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Catanduanes in anticipation of the passage of the law approved by both houses of Congress.Senate President Juan Miguel...
Flood Control in San Miguel Panganiban River, Pushed by Board Member in SP
Provincial Board Member (PBM) Robert A. Fernandez appealed to the assistance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Council) and relevant agencies to allocate funds for the construction of a river control system in San Miguel, Panganiban, Catanduanes, and other barangays in the town of Panganiban.During...
More than 700k Cash Grant Turned Over by DA-RFO V to the PLGU of Catanduanes
Virac, Catanduanes - The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office V (DA-RFO V) turned over a cash grant amounting to more than 700k pesos to the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Catanduanes.The turnover ceremony was held at the DA-RFO V office in Virac,...
SP takes action against the rise in pork prices
Virac, Catanduanes - In response to complaints received from the public, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Catanduanes has urged the mayors of eleven municipalities in the province to address the issue of the rising pork prices.The resolution was crafted by Provincial Board Members...
An international cruise ship is scheduled to dock in the province of Catanduanes
Provincial Tourism Officer Carmel Garcia confirmed on her personal Facebook account that an international cruise ship is set to dock in the province of Catanduanes.It is expected that around 120 Australian nationals will explore the province, brought by Coral Expedition - a pioneering Australian...