In a surprising turn of events, former Congressman Hector Sanchez’s company has gained a foothold in the local power industry after recently being disqualified from the EPSA 2 bidding. Last…
Month: June 2026
100 PWDs in Viga, selected SUC students are beneficiaries in DSWD Cash-for-Work Program
Around 840 beneficiaries from the vulnerable sectors in different municipalities of Bicol Region will benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive…
PSA Catanduanes sustains LGU-based National ID registration to bring services closer to the people
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Catanduanes continues to intensify its LGU-based National ID registration across the province to address high transportation costs, including elevated fuel prices on the island, and…
Gov. Azanza posts bail for Powerzone cyberlibel suit
With security personnel shielding him from the waiting media, Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza last week posted bail of P48,000 for his provisional liberty after the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office…
FICELCO clarifies issue of Net Metering for consumers with excess solar power
The growing number of homes and business establishments with solar PV systems prompted the Sangguniang Bayan of Virac to conduct a hearing on the Net Metering Program of the national…
GSIS officials promote solar energy loan program for qualified members
Officials of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) visited the province last week to formally introduce the Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) Program, which allows qualified members to borrow up…
Separate accidents claim lives of ex-Bato councilor’s son, San Andres Grade 4 pupil
Two vehicular accidents that occurred two days apart last week claimed the lives of a former Bato councilor’s son and a Grade 4 pupil from San Andres. In the first…
Man stabs live-in partner in row over ending relationship
Virac police officers responding to a report on domestic violence arrested a man for stabbing his live-in partner in Calatagan Tibang last week. A concerned citizen called the police station…
Pandan truck driver nabbed over 3 counts of lustful acts in Cavite
A man working as a company truck driver in Pandan town turned out to be one of Cavite’s most wanted persons facing three counts of acts of lasciviousness, Last June…