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...
From VP to President: Dr. Gemma Acedo Ascends to Top Post at Catanduanes State University, Ready to Lead
VIRAC, Catanduanes – A new chapter has begun for Catanduanes State University (CatSU) as Dr. Gemma G. Acedo was officially elected as the university's new president on July 17, 2025. This decision by the Board of Regents is considered a landmark step promising...
DILG Catanduanes Joins Coordination Meeting of the Provincial Local Governance Transition Team
Virac, Catanduanes — In support of a smooth and orderly transfer of leadership in the province, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Catanduanes actively took part in the coordination meeting organized by the Provincial Local Governance Transition Team (PLGTT). The meeting...
Former Rebel Receives Free Housing Under E-CLIP Program
VIRAC, CATANDUANES — A former rebel known as Aka Miyo, along with several of his companions, received free housing from the government under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) — a key initiative aimed at encouraging former members of rebel groups to return...