Prior to the Tribune’s discovery that the trussed-up and tape-bound victim of extrajudicial killing in Caramoran was the subject of a recent robbery complaint, speculation was that he was either…
Month: July 2024
For the faster administration of justice
Fifteen years ago, the Asian Development Bank said in a report that while justice sector reform has led to the flourishing of new and restructured institutions for the administration of…
Virac Sports Club marks 32nd year, inducts 16 new members
The Virac Sports Club celebrated its 32nd founding anniversary recently, welcoming 16 new members to its fold. In the event that was held at the Calatagan Proper barangay plaza last…
1,308 Virac LGU frontliners enjoy Red Cross membership benefit
Over 1,308 frontline volunteers of the Virac municipal government in its 63 barangays are now serving the people in their various capacities as members of the Philippine Red Cross. The…
Bicol’s 8th Most Wanted apprehended in Viga
The Catanduanes police removed one more name from the Bicol region’s top 10 Most Wanted with last week’s arrest of an abaca stripper accused of rape in Viga town. According…
New DOJ rules give prosecutors authority to conduct prelim probe
Under new rules on criminal procedures issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ), it will no longer be the courts who will conduct preliminary investigations on complaints filed before prosecution…
‘Salvaged’ teener involved in alleged robbery last April
The 19-year-old victim of extrajudicial killing whose decomposing body was found under a Caramoran bridge last July 7, 2024 was allegedly involved in a robbery in Virac last April 2024.…
Islander in the City | Pablo A. Tariman:
FILIPINO-FINNISH CONDUCTOR IS NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR OF HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC
The music news of the week is that Filipino-Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski is the 9th and the youngest music director designate of the Hong Kong Philharmonic (HK Phil). “I am…