“Remembering Architect Henry Olonan: A Legacy of Service Beyond Politics”
FB EYE/BY FERDIE BRIZO |The departure of Architect Enrique "Henry" Olonan is a sad moment that calls for reflection. Once, he had a vision for the future of Catanduanes, planning to contribute to the development of the province. However, he opted not to...
Building Bridges & Fostering Trust
By: Salvador "Buddy" IsorenaThe tour-of-duty assignment of Provincial Director PCol Eduard D. Quijano to the province of Catanduanes last year and today is truly a ‘boon and a blessing’ due to the following reasons:The ‘Meet and Greet with CATPPO Press Corps’...
Lagman, A Rare Breed of Bicolano Statesman
Edsel Lagman was a rare breed of statesman, isang tunay na tagapagtanggol ng mamamayan na buong tapang na ipinaglaban ang karapatang pantao at ipinagtanggol ang batas. His untimely passing is a great loss, not only for Bicol but for the entire nation, as he...
Laxity in Maritime Security: A Wake-Up Call for the Coast Guard
The recent incident involving the MV Neva and its docking off the waters of Caramoran, Catanduanes, raises serious concerns about the adequacy of our maritime security. The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) handling of this situation, as outlined in their press release, seems to have...
Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr. Named OIC of Catanduanes State University
FB EYE || BY: FERDINAND M. BRIZO || The Board of Regents' decision to appoint Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr. as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) has garnered positive feedback from stakeholders. As a homegrown academic and administrator, Dr. Barba’s familiarity...
Independent Investigation Sought in Panganiban Shooting Incident
BY: Ferdinand M. Brizo || FB EYE || The recent shooting incident in Barangay Cabuyoan, Panganiban, Catanduanes, resulting in the death of Dennil Jhon Tala Fulton, has raised public concerns over police protocol and use of force. Calls for an independent investigation outside the...
VG Contest
Nagpost na si PBM Robert Fernandez na nagbigay na ng support sa kanyang kandidatura si Congressman Bong Teves ng TGP. Sa kanyang post nitong January 3, 2024, nagpasalamat ang opisyal sa suporta ng dating bise gobernador.Batay sa lista ng mga kandidato sa Comelec, dalawa...
Hope, Firm Stand, & Optimism
By: Salvador V. Isorena || Green Alert || Devastated by nature-induced and man-made calamities, the closing months of 2024 painted a bleak picture for our country—socio-economically and politically. Unfortunately, the country found itself engulfed in a cacophony of calamitous events in the likes of...
Addressing the Healthcare Crisis in the Philippines
By: Ferdinand M. Brizo || Healthcare remains one of the most pressing concerns for every Filipino, especially in moments of urgent need. If this challenge is evident in Metro Manila, it becomes even more pronounced in far-flung areas like Catanduanes. The recent controversies surrounding...