Catanduanes State University (CatSU) President Patrick Alain T. Azanza disclosed last week that an investigation committee has been created to look into the allegations of a female employee who filed…
Month: February 2023
Gov’t employee in groping case could face dismissal
If found liable for the grave offense, the Catanduanes State University employee accused of sexual harassment could face the penalty of dismissal from the service under existing disciplinary rules of…
DPWH district engineer goes on leave, will not face SP questioning on P2.1-B
DPWH Catanduanes District Engineer Edy Ferdinand Joven has declined the invitation from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to appear for questioning last Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, regarding the P2.1-B in infrastructure projects…
Court sentences Viga resident to life in prison for illegal drugs
An unemployed resident of Botinagan, Viga who was caught in possession of eight sachets of shabu has been sentenced to suffer life imprisonment and to pay a fine of P400,000.00.…
Local weightlifting team starts small, aims for heavier goals
Ten boys and six girls now form Catanduanes’ first weightlifting team in the elementary level, some of whom will compete in the Palarong Bicol. Last Feb. 3-4, 2023, the Catanduanes…
Islander in the City | Pablo A. Tariman:
BATTLE OF NINOY FILMS AND A GEM OF CINEMA ON A BATTERED HUSBAND
Every new year, there is a curious tradition in Minalin, Pampanga where menfolk cross-dress and join a parade and even join beauty local contests. The folk tradition is called Aguman…
Catanduanes, 10 towns are 2022 GFH awardees
Only the municipality of Pandan was not in the list of local governments in Catanduanes which won the 2022 Good Financial Housekeeping Award handed out by the Department of the…
Police officer sued for perjury over gun buy-bust operation
A member of the Virac police station is being sued for perjury for lying in the sworn affidavit he executed on his participation in a gun buy-bust operation at the…
Feature by Gabriel T. Tejerero:
A RELISH OF BAYAWAN CITY WATER DISTRICT’S (BCWD) WARMHEARTEDNESS
As always, the first time is an exciting experience. The thought of seeing new places, tourist destinations, new acquaintances and many possibilities that await us at unfamiliar destinations all add…
DE Joven hides behind the FOI program
Section 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts,…