1.7M enrollees in Bicol Region, expected by DepEd
On Thursday, July 4, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region V confirmed its readiness to accommodate the expected 1,733,251 enrollees from all 13 divisions in the Bicol region for the school year 2024-2025.The said number of enrollees comes from all sectors under DepEd, including...
Bicol MSMEs Shine at Tokyo Fashion Goods and Accessories Expo
Tokyo, Japan – Ms. Ma. Florisa T. Resayaga of A. Teves Enterprises, a client under the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Wearables & Home Styles Industry Cluster, is currently representing Bicol at the prestigious Fashion Goods and Accessories Expo. She is one of...
Tricycle Driver Dubbed National Most Wanted Arrested for 5 Counts of Rape
Authorities have apprehended a tricycle driver who was tagged as the National Most Wanted Person (NMWP) due to five counts of rape in the province of Catanduanes.The accused was identified as Arnel Santos, 47 years old, unmarried, a tricycle driver residing in Barangay Bagbag...
New Bishop Installation and Golden Jubilee Mark a Milestone for the Diocese of Virac
VIRAC, Catanduanes – In a landmark event on June 29, 2024, the Diocese of Virac celebrated both the installation of its new Bishop and its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of faith, growth, and service. The ceremony was graced by notable figures from the...
Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Charles Brown’s Message During the Episcopal Installation of Bishop Luisito Occiano
Virac, Catanduanes – During the episcopal installation of Bishop Luisito Occiano, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles Brown, delivered a heartfelt message:"Archbishop of Manila, Your Grace Rex Andrew Clement Alarcon, Archbishop of Cáceres, Your Excellency the Most Reverend Luisito Audal Occiano, now Bishop...
Bishop Manolo Delos Santos Acknowledges Successor, Reflects on 30 Years of Service in Virac Diocese
On February 24, 2024, at around 10:30 in the morning, Bishop Manolo Delos Santos received a call from His Excellency, Most Reverend Charles John Brown, the Apostolic Nuncio, announcing that Father Luisito Occiano has been appointed as his successor.Reflecting on this momentous news, Bishop...
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴’𝗼𝘁𝘀
Skills, tradition, and might shone brightly as the highly anticipated Catandungan Abaca Patiribayan Contests 2024 held at the Provincial Capitol Grounds crowned its champions. Held annually, the competition showcases the expertise of Catandungan abacaleros in various abaca processing techniques including abaca handstripping, sug-ot making,...
LGU San Miguel Wagi sa Street Dance Competition at Float Parade
Virac, Catanduanes – Hinakot ng bayan ng San Miguel ang dalawa sa pinakamalalaking aktibidad ng 8th Abaca Festival 2024.Unang sinungkit ng delegasyon ng San Miguel noong araw ng Martes, May 28, ang kampeonato sa festival of festival street dance competition kasunod ang kampeonato sa...
Catanduanes Remains the Leading Abaca Producing Province in the Country
Virac, Catanduanes – Despite the decline in abaca production in the province of Catanduanes in 2023, the province remains the leading producer of abaca fiber in the country.In an interview with Radyo Peryodiko, Provincial Fiber Officer Bert Lusuegro of PhilFIDA stated that the potential...
Construction of a 20-Story Integrated Specialty and Wellness Center Hub for Medical Tourism to Begin
The construction of a 20-story Integrated Specialty and Wellness Center Hub at the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center is set to commence. This is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Legacy Hospital project and aims to improve healthcare services for residents of Bicol...