Commentaries

BY: MR. TAGULIPDAN Some of our local officials on the island are reportedly declaring a Christmas ceasefire, seemingly relieved after the recent elections. Early Christmas caroling was observed among the candidates as gift-giving became widespread. Potential candidates for congressional, gubernatorial, and other positions seemed to...

BY: SALVADOR "BUDDY" ISORENA                          As expected, the highly controversial provincial ordinance declaring a one year suspension of the province as mining free zone was doomed ab initio, due to the following infirmities:          The barangay leadership who initiated the request /resolution did not...

BY: FERDZ M. BRIZO Despite the celebration of Christmas, a heated discussion emerged regarding the Blessing of Mercy for the LGBT community following Pope Francis's direct statement on same-sex marriage. This stirred controversy as laypersons interpreted it as the Church possibly allowing same-sex marriage. According to...

BY: MR. TAGULIPDAN Due to the current difficulties in life, many of our fellow citizens are sure to need assistance. In the province of Catanduanes, with the weak price of abaca, it is certain that many will approach local officials and those with hidden...

                                                                             BY: PROF. BUDDY V. ISORENA  The French word Potpourri (noun) is defined as (1) a mixture of flowers, herbs and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used scent; (2) a miscellaneous collection: MEDLEY—(a) a potpourri of the best songs and...

BY: FERDZ M. BRIZO / FB EYE FANTASTIC/WALASTIC: The Department of Health has acknowledged Catanduanes province with the Green Achiever award at the provincial level in the Salud Bicolnon program. Additionally, LGU Virac, along with other areas in Masbate and Sorsogon, has been recognized with the...

It seems that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) played a role reminiscent of an Eat Bulaga segment when they withdrew the Mining Ordinance, causing a stir among the island residents. On Radyo Peryodiko, listeners heard perspectives from Mr. Jerry Beo and Mr. Andy Po of...

The Provincial Board, through Vice Governor Peter Cua's privilege speech, admitted that a significant factor in their decision to repeal the mining ordinance was the public outcry or the expression of opposition from various sectors. A major part of this was the open letter...

                    Providently, when King Solomon was made to choose between wealth and wisdom, he chose the latter. That unequal wisdom came to light when two mothers contending claim of the child in his court, King Solomon retorted: “Divide the children into two.”         And...

It's challenging, but it feels fulfilling every time we celebrate the yearly anniversary of the Bicol Peryodiko. The management has made an effort to have a simple but meaningful party to recognize those who have been part of the newspaper's journey. This also includes...