The news that Congressman Eulogio Rodriguez discussed with DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan a renewed push for the construction of the Friendship Bridge that would link Catanduanes to mainland Bicol created…
Category: Editorial
On unsafe homes and evacuation centers
One attribute of the Catandunganon’s resiliency as far as dealing with the frequent typhoons is his capability to adapt to the winds becoming stronger. In the wake of super typhoon…
Good news for Catandunganons and Panay residents
Last week brought good news not only to the province of Catanduanes but also to residents of Panay island, shared by Bagamanoc and Panganiban. It appears that the long-delayed construction…
A reduction in tricycle fares should happen soon
Four months ago, when the pump price of gasoline went past P70 per liter, officers of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODAs) forged an arrangement with then Mayor Sinforoso…
Finally, a Family Court in Virac
Twenty-five years after the 10th Congress passed Republic Act 8369, the people of Catanduanes will finally be able to avail of the services of a Family Court, which has exclusive…
The more things change….
“And we rely on you to achieve all these.” Thus said Governor Joseph Cua to his brother, Vice Governor Peter Cua, and the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, as he…
The real work begins for elected officials
By noon tomorrow, June 30, 2022, all the newly elected provincial and municipal officials of Catanduanes will have assumed their respective posts. For the great majority of local chief executives…
Changes badly needed in FICELCO district representation, AGMM
Largely unnoticed by so-called member-consumer-owners of the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) was the announcement that it would be conducting regular and special elections for district representatives in the…
Layoffs, hiring spree seen as new execs take over
With just 15 days to go before the new chief executives take over in three towns of Catanduanes where the incumbents lost, most of the casual, job order and contractual…
A chance to break Vicente Alberto’s record as governor
Had the EDSA revolution not occurred in 1986, Vicente Molina Alberto could have gone on as governor of Catanduanes. He had been chief executive of the island province since 1968,…