Days after her emotional privilege speech at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last Jan. 17, 2022, Vice Governor Shirley Abundo has yet to file a complaint with the police or submit…
Month: January 2022
Virac barangay captain guilty of abuse of authority, misconduct
A barangay captain in the capital town of Virac has been found guilty of administrative charges, including abuse of authority, in connection with a complaint filed before the Lupon Tagapamayapa…
Capitol gives water districts five days to settle P4-M tax liabilities
Six water districts in Catanduanes has been given five days to pay a total of P4.47 million in franchise tax liabilities to the provincial government dating back to 2013. According…
Islander in the City by Pablo A. Tariman:
THE STATE OF THE NATION ACCORDING TO JESSICA SOHO
There are many good things going for the three-hour GMA 7’s Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews aired January 22. It started at exactly 6:15 and wrapped up at 9:15 at which…
The 2020 COA Reports:
Bato LGU commended for 99% liquidation of cash advances
The municipal government of Bato earned good marks from the Commission on Audit (COA) for liquidating 99.95% of its cash advances for calendar year 2020 in compliance with the provision…
Positivity rate at a high 53%:
New COVID-19 cases up by 58%
Three new deaths from coronavirus, including an unvaccinated 90-year old woman, were recorded last week, with new COVID-19 cases increasing by 58% compared to that of the previous week. According…
4 arrested in Bato, Caramoran tupada
Police officers in the towns of Bato and Caramoran conducted separate anti-illegal gambling operations last week that netted four persons allegedly involved in illegal cockfighting or tupada. In Mabini, Caramoran,…
The most wonderful time of the year
There’s no reason to suspect Vice Governor Shirley Abundo of faking that tearful denunciation of the alleged threats to and harassment of her family, despite the fact that a week…