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PNP report: Crime down for second straight year

Touting the effectiveness of its anti-criminality campaign, the Catanduanes Police Provincial Office has reported that for the second straight year, criminal incidence in the island went down by nearly six…

Bouyed by inauguration of dialysis unit, Cua to prioritize heart station at EBMC

Governor Joseph C. Cua has set as his administration’s next priority the establishment of a heart station at the Eastern Bicol Medical Center, following last week’s inauguration of the hospital’s…

PSA: 4,093 babies born in Catanduanes last year

A total of 4,093 babies were born in the province of Catanduanes in 2022, the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) reported last week. In its special release on preliminary birth statistics…

Young Subion siblings all set for upcoming boxing tourneys

Four young members of the Subion family are set to enter amateur boxing competitions in mainland Luzon in the next three months as they build on their dominant showing in…

Islander in the City | Pablo A. Tariman:

DIOMEDES SARAZA, JR. AT THE MET FEB. 24

Violinist Diomedes Saraza, Jr. reaches a full musical cycle when he reprises the Sibelius violin concerto as soloist of the Philippine Philharmonic under the baton of Chinese conductor Haoran Li.…

2023 Gift of Love mission benefits at least 4,000 people in 60 villages

More than 4,000 residents in 60 barangays in Catanduanes received medical and dental care as well as gift packs from the 2023 Gift of Love Medical Dental and Humanitarian Mission…

DPWH RD Eduarte should face the SP on the P2.1-B issue

Latest reports indicate that DPWH Catanduanes District Engineer Edy Ferdinand Joven, who went on 15-day leave for medical reasons, is not coming back to the island. A reliable source told…

Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:

DE Joven did not tell the truth to his section chief

I guess I spoke too soon regarding that one good thing about DPWH Catanduanes District Engineer Edy Ferdinand Joven. Last week in this column, the DE from Camarines Sur was…

Isip-Isipon Ta | qui Tang Tacio:

Paolo Teves for congressman???

Duwang semana na nacaagui, igua nang nagluwas na osipon na an alcalde nin Baras, Jose Paolo Teves III, pigaconsiderar daang magin candidato sa pagca-congresista laban qui Cong Yoloyo y kung…

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The Joys of Being Over 70

There are some unexpected joys about being on the other side of 70. For example… Kidnappers aren’t very interested in you. In a hostage situation, you will probably be released…