Catanduanes Fully Restores Power One Month After Super Typhoon Uwan
Virac, Catanduanes – Catanduanes has achieved a full restoration of electric power across the province exactly one month after Super Typhoon Uwan tore through the island. The First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) confirmed the accomplishment on December 10, 2025, reporting 100 percent energization...
Catanduanes Governor Dr. Azanza Honored with UP EDAD Alumni Award for Public Service
VIRAC, Catanduanes — Catanduanes Governor Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to public service and educational leadership, receiving the prestigious Educational Administration (EDAD) Alumni Award for Public Service from the University of the Philippines (UP).The award, which honors...
LCC Supermarket Opens 86th Branch in Virac, Marking Major Retail Expansion in Catanduanes
Virac, Catanduanes —Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) Supermarket formally opened its first branch in Virac on Friday, December 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the province’s retail and economic landscape. The new store, which becomes LCC’s 86th branch across the Bicol Region and Quezon...
Working Student and Farmer’s Daughter from Catanduanes, Places Top 9 in the Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam
San Miguel, Catanduanes — From the rural fields of San Miguel to the national topnotcher list, Crystal Jayden Espura Taperla proves that success is not defined by honors, wealth, or privilege—but by faith, hard work, and a relentless spirit. Her story stands as an...
LEGAL TEAM OF FORMER VICE GOVERNOR PETER C. CUA STUDYING NEXT STEPS ON COMELEC DECISION DISMISSING HIS ELECTION PROTEST VS. GOV. AZANZA
VIRAC, CATANDUANES – The legal team of former Vice Governor Peter C. Cua is currently reviewing possible next steps after receiving the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) decision dismissing his election protest against Catanduanes Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza.In an official statement, Cua said that...
COMELEC First Division Dismisses Cua’s Election Protest Against Azanza
Manila, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) First Division has dismissed the election protest filed by former Catanduanes vice governor Peter “Boss Te” Cua against Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza, declaring the case moot and academic.In an order dated November 24, 2025, the...
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...