It is nothing totally new to him because as early as age 15 when he studied under Marilou Diaz-Abaya, he would fancy doing zombie films using ketchup as make-believe blood. “So when I was given the opportunity to do a big, studio-funded zombie film, I jumped at the idea. It took a year and a half to prepare and shoot it but it is all worth it. This is the big zombie movie I’ve always wanted to do when I was younger. I started by planning the mechanics and then choosing the cast and closely working with the creative team.”
Author: Catanduanes Tribune
Music-making around volcano country
I’ve always been fascinated by Taal Volcano which I could see every time I visit what then was known as the Taal Vista Lodge. In 1995, I brought Licad and cellist-husband Antonio Meneses to perform in one of the functions rooms. It has a view of Taal Volcano seen from the glass partition. I actually imagined a volcano acting up when they played the Shostakovich sonata.
No schooling, promotion for obese police officers
Those who are not within the ideal BMI range are either told to reduce their weight by two kilos a month or increase their weight to be eligible for schooling and possible promotion, Catanduanes Police Provincial Director Col. Paul F. Abay said.
Crime incidents down by 10% in 2019 – PNP
Police Provincial Director Col. Paul Abay disclosed in his command’s accomplishment report for the past year that overall, crime incidents in the island province decreased from 1,121 in 2018 to 1,011 in 2019, or a drop of 10.89%.
Gov. Cua heeds DILG order, ends 5-day Capitol impasse
Wednesday last week, Cua’s lawyer, Atty. Maria Nympha Mandagan, sent a letter to the DILG regional and provincial offices informing that her client would assume his duties and responsibilities as governor of Catanduanes effective that day.
Mall occupants now exempt from locational clearance
We don’t know if the 11 municipal governments in Catanduanes received the ARTA circular in time. It is highly likely that the towns have yet to get a copy since the document is usually sent through the mail.
If implemented here, the ARTA’s move would be welcome news to stall owners and occupants of the two malls in Virac. Now, for establishments inside central business districts, the CLUP would have to be checked if it has designated a CBD in the town.
ARDCI Credit Corporation opens its doors to the public
ARDCI Microfinance, Incorporated welcomes the new year with the grand opening of its fourth subsidiary, the ARDCI Credit Corporation (ACC), at the ground floor of ARDCI Corporate Building on Wednesday, January 8.
Silang Mga Ninja Cops?
Ano ngayon ang tawag sa Ninja cops? Simple, sila ang mga pulis na gumagawa ng mga pagmimilagro habang sila ay tumutupad sa kanilang tungkulin. Ano ang tungkulin nila sa ating mamamayan? To serve and protect!
2 in island’s Top 10 illegal drugs watchlist nabbed in buy-bust ops
Separate cases for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are now being prepared for filing against the two suspects.
PDEA seals pact with NCWC to prevent entry of illegal drugs through coastlines
Under the agreement, PDEA and the NCWC have agreed to closely coordinate and render mutual assistance in the interdiction of illegal drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) entering into the Philippine shores.