Coconut farmers from around the province were recently encouraged to take advantage of interventions laid out by the national government under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) 2024-2028.…
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4 local food processors here granted “Halal” certifications
More than two months after undergoing an audit, four (4) local food processors in Virac have been awarded “Halal” certifications, with a validity of three years, by an accredited certifying…
Due to PDEA, police lapses:
CA overturns conviction of accused in 2023 drug bust
A jobless resident of Virac who was convicted of selling shabu to an undercover police officer a year ago has been freed by the Court of Appeals after it overturned…
All-time high 8% inflation for bottom 30% of households
Rising food and housing and utilities costs were behind the increase of inflation in Catanduanes last month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), with the poorer sector of society…
Testimonies of 6 PBMs, Razal vital to quo warranto petition
Aside from the six temporary Provincial Board Members, the testimony of DILG Provincial Director Uldarico Razal Jr, as a prosecution witness could prove vital in the quo warranto petition being…
Malacañang okays 3 NPC nominees:
SP’s new temporary PBMs went thru proper procedure
The nomination and designation of the three new temporary Provincial Board Members (PBMs) in place of the suspended PBMS belonging to the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) complied with the guidelines…
Virac’s Edronn James “Jared” Tapel Panti to represent RP at IOI 2026 in Tashkent
Virac continues its legacy of fostering world-class talent as Edronn James “Jared” Tapel Panti, a standout student at the Philippine Science High School – Main Campus, secures a coveted spot…
247 unqualified drivers received P5,000 cash aid:
Virac SB urges improved coordination to prevent repeat of CRA irregularities
The Sangguniang Bayan of Virac to investigate the release of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s cash aid to unqualified tricycle drivers has recommended improved coordination to prevent a…
CMLSRSP has six new Medicine, Law scholars
Six new recipients will aim for a better future as scholars of the Catanduanes Medicine and Law Scholarship and Return Service Program (CMLSRSP) being implemented by the provincial government.…
Man detained for P3.4-M shabu escapes from escorts at EBMC
A high-value individual in the illegal drug trade escaped from his jail escorts while being treated for a stomach ailment at the Eastern Bicol Medical Center last Sunday afternoon. A…