TESDA and some government poverty alleviation programs need a major policy rethink. TESDA’s current policies are inadvertently costing the government millions. We see a significant lack of efficiency–for instance, many…
Month: April 2026
Live-in-partners’ quarrel triggers hacking spree
Police personnel and barangay officials in Caramoran quickly responded to a report of a hacking incident Wednesday evening last week and apprehended the suspect who quarreled earlier with his live-in…
Tricycle driver nabbed in Virac shabu buy-bust op
Another suspected small-time drug pusher was apprehended by police authorities in Virac last week in an entrapment operation. Intelligence operatives of the Virac Municipal Police Station headed by police chief…
DA orients animal handlers, dealers on RA 8485, licensing, registration
Local animal handlers, dealers, viajeros and owners of animal facilities like farms, veterinary clinics and grooming shops attended an orientation seminar on the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act (RA…
Coast Guard Bicol gets navigation aids from 905th CGAS Catanduanes
The 905th Coast Guard Auxiliary Service (CGAS) Catanduanes has donated a set of Aids to Navigation equipment to Coast Guard District Bicol (CGDBCL) that will support the maintenance and ensure…
Australian Embassy officials check investment opportunities in Cat’nes
Three officials of the Australian Embassy visited Catanduanes last week to consider possible investment opportunities and grasp its prevailing economic and political situation. The economic team composed of Counsellor Luke…
2024 COA Annual Audit Report:
P1.6-M in completed infra projects in Caramoran not fully operational
A Commission on Audit (COA) report on Caramoran’s 2024 transactions has found that two (2) completed infrastructure projects worth a total of ₱1,688,522.99 and funded under the 20% Development Fund…