The Tiger’s chances in the Year of the Metal Rat

In one among probably hundreds of predictions for 2020, the Tiger’s aggressive approach sometimes works in his favor, but only under certain circumstances and will not necessarily ensure a rewarding outcome.

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.

Better options for travelers in the next three years

Last week, officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed a memorandum of agreement titled “Institutionalized Leveraging of Infrastructure Program for Airport Development (iLiPAD) which aims to synchronize efforts to boost airport and route development programs.

Libreng habhab sa New Year’s Call

qui Tang Tacio Iguang reclamo si ex-future congressman Horacio Villarete kan Panganiban. Segun sa saiya, nagaba an sarong parte ning bag-ong haman na river control project kan DPWH duman sa…

The Writing of History:

World War II in Catanduanes (First of Four Parts)

In an earlier article (October 23, 2019 issue), I argued that the victorious resistance by the Catandunganons against the Japanese, the only shooting war they fought in their history, proved crucial in the push for consolidation to independent province-hood. This present article is first part of a series of four essays that will present and discuss my digging into the details of the Japanese occupation of the island and the subsequent struggle against it by the Catandunganons.

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!