From 5.6% in 2024, Catanduanes’ economy slumped to a new low in 2025 with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing just 0.3%, below the regional average of 0.5%. While the…
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PLGU starts buying quality fiber from registered abaca farmers this October
For about two weeks starting this Oct. 16, the provincial government of Catanduanes will start buying quality abaca fiber from registered farmers under the Abaca-Based Community Advancement (ABACA) Program. According…
Quorum lack derails SP session on LCC’s P100/sq.m. rental of JMA land
The absence of just one member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last week prevented what could have been a special session on five proposed resolutions, including one on the lease of…
RDC endorses establishment of abaca production facilities here in 2028 budget
The Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) recently endorsed for inclusion in national agency budgets about 30 regional priority projects, including the establishment of abaca production facilities and fiber quality improvement…
NIA employee caught in Virac buy-bust face maximum penalties if found guilty
Twin charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against an employee of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) who was arrested by the Catanduanes…
Cabungahan village chief warns vs. denudation brought by illegal mining
The barangay captain of Cabungahan has urged an immediate halt to illegal, small-scale mining activities in sitio Macacao somewhere between San Andres and Caramoran towns, citing environmental degradation of the…
Virac-born lawyer among winners in 11th ALB Philippine Law Awards
A daughter of Virac has brought honor to the province by being named as the Young Lawyer of the Year in the 11th Asian Legal Business (ALB) Philippine Law Awards…
CatRES 2026 honors tourism establishments, stakeholders
A number of tourism establishments and stakeholders, including local government units and national agencies, were recognized by the Provincial Tourism Office last week for their valuable contribution to the sustained…
“I don’t desire to be reelected”:
Azanza slams fake news peddlers, vows to do what’s right for Cat’nes
Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza clapped back at what he described as “paid fake news peddlers” who he claimed are not sending the right messages to the people, especially tourists.…
MTC junks case vs. former Gov. Cua; Legal action eyed over mug shot posting
The Municipal Trial Court of Virac has dismissed the case filed in 2020 against former Governor Joseph C. Cua over the alleged violation of the National Building Code, citing the…