The issue of franchise tax on water districts comes back to the SP
Last Monday, during the session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, somebody finally spoke up about the undeniable consequences of the P5 million being collected by the provincial government of Catanduanes from…
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…
Auto mechanic arrested for selling MK2 grenade to undercover lawman
Catanduanes police personnel apprehended an automotive mechanic in Bato town last week for selling a fragmentation grenade to an undercover officer in a buy-bust operation. Together with elements of the…
Viga woman arrested after losing appeals over four counts of grave oral defamation
Personnel of the Catanduanes police arrested a resident of Viga town the other week after exhausting all her appeals over her 2024 conviction in four counts of grave oral defamation.…
DTI’s P4.3-M Shared Service Facility:
Local furniture will cost 70% less with use of high-tech equipment
By next year, furniture makers in Catanduanes will be able to trim the cost of a typical wooden door with intricate carving by as much as 70 percent, with the…
Barangays allotted P200,000 each for college scholars, dev’t projects under BBM program
The guidelines are out for the P200,000 financial assistance to be released to all 42,010 barangays in the country under the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program” (BBMP) funded under the Socio-Civic…