The 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance

Teams from DILG regional offices recently visited the province of Catanduanes to review documents and interview local officials in the province and the 11 municipalities in connection with the 2023…

Islander in the City | Pablo A. Tariman:

MAYON MEMORIES

As of presstime, Mayon Volcano is on alert Level 3. It is a good time as any to reflect on my close to eight years living in volcano country. When…

Isip-isipon Ta | qui Tang Tacio:

An milagro sa handaan

Sagcod sa ngonian, dae masabotan kan mga nakaisi kung ano talaga an nangyari sa handaan sa sarong hotel. Segun sa sihongan na napangistorya, igua daang welcome party para sa mga…

Traffic aide seriously hurt in Virac head-on collision

Four persons sustained injuries in a head-on collision of two motorcycles at an intersection in Capilihan, Virac last May 15, 2023, with one of them reportedly needing further treatment in…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

The Way, the Truth, and the Life

(Note: this writer decided to give his reflections based on the following Sunday Gospel (after the publication), hoping that it will help the readers to reflect on the Gospel before…

APOLOGY

We sincerely apologize to Atty. Mary France O. Soquerata and her family for inadvertently using the wrong photograph (that of her sister) in the story on new lawyers from Catanduanes…

Grand BIDA launching draws more than 2000 participants

Over two thousand participants from national agencies, local government units, the private sector, faith-based organizations, civil society organizations and students joined the official launching of the government’s anti-illegal drugs advocacy…

DPWH district engineer goes on leave, will not face SP questioning on P2.1-B

DPWH Catanduanes District Engineer Edy Ferdinand Joven has declined the invitation from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to appear for questioning last Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, regarding the P2.1-B in infrastructure projects…

Feature by Gabriel T. Tejerero:

A RELISH OF BAYAWAN CITY WATER DISTRICT’S (BCWD) WARMHEARTEDNESS

As always, the first time is an exciting experience. The thought of seeing new places, tourist destinations, new acquaintances and many possibilities that await us at unfamiliar destinations all add…

Island grid has more than 50% reserve power for summer

With majority of power plants operating normally, the Catanduanes grid has 50% more available power than required this summer. Based on the Daily Power Supply & Demand Power Outlook issued…