Two schools and six local government units from Catanduanes were among those honored by the Department of Education for their role in last year’s successful implementation of the Brigada Eskwela…
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10 barangays eligible for P20-M local dev’t projects under RCSP
Ten barangays in five towns of Catanduanes are now eligible to receive P20 million each for their chosen development projects after undergoing the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) aimed at…
10-hectare land is LGU equity in proposed WTE in Pandan
Under a memorandum of agreement signed on October 16, 2020, the municipal government of Pandan has committed to lease 10 hectares of land to the proponent of the US$200 million…
VIWAD seeks first water rate increase in 15 years
Weighed down by the recent pandemic no-disconnection policy, the management of the Virac Water District is seeking a two-step water rate increase that would bring the cost of a cubic…
UV Express vans not eligible for ‘modern’ PUV franchise
Local transport operators who invested in UV Express vans were recently disappointed to learn that their vehicles cannot be granted franchises under the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Plan (PUVMP).…
COVID-19 cases here rise to 222
Six more new cases of coronavirus disease were recorded in Catanduanes over the past week as the Department of Health reiterated to the public the importance of observing the minimum…
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Travelers from outside Bicol need negative test result
Inbound travelers from outside the Bicol region will have to present a negative test result for COVID-19 before thety will be allowed entry into Catanduanes, the provincial government announced last…
Cebu Pacific starts 4 weekly flights April 2
Travelers bound to and from the province will now have an easier time starting next month with the resumption of Cebu Pacific Air’s regular flight schedule prior to the coronavirus…
DTI urges LGUs to reactivate Price Coordinating Councils
In the bid to further ensure the welfare of the consumers especially amid the pressing concerns over coronavirus disease and the increasing prices of some basic commodities in the province…
Authorities to inspect cockpits following reports of violations
Local cockpits that have resumed operations will be inspected by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Rural Health Units (RHUs) after violations of health protocols were reported. In its…