Commentaries

Elbow room /Rapido Commentario | By Richard Santiago : In an era where social media dictates trends, the moral compass of many Filipinos seems to be plummeting, largely driven by the sensationalism of content creators who prioritize fame and followers over integrity...

The capitol is finally listening this time. After months of calling for a dashboard or distribution mapping, on February 6, the capitol provided an infographic showing the percentage distribution of the 107 million pesos donated by the national government and generous local government units...

By: Ferdie Brizo | FB EYE || Impeachment is a constitutional mechanism designed to hold high-ranking officials accountable through legal means. Those subject to impeachment includes the President, Vice President, members of constitutional commissions, Supreme Court justices, and the Ombudsman. Recently, the House of Representatives...

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...

By: Salvador "Buddy" Isorena The 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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...