The sea is the Philippines’ pantry. For a nation of more than 7,600 islands stretching across 2.2 million square kilometers of Pacific Ocean, fishing is not merely a livelihood —…
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From Desert to Pump: How Oil Travels from the Middle East to the Philippines
The fuel that powers a jeepney in Manila, cooks rice in Catanduanes, or lights a lamp in San Andres begins its life in a place faraway. It starts as crude…
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How to Choose the Right University in the Philippines
Aside from the esteemed Catanduanes State University right here in Virac, the Philippines has 1,975 colleges and universities, including 112 state universities and colleges — not to mention 121 local…
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Social Media Fuel Growing Fake News Crisis in the Philippines
Catandunganon readers of Facebook recently were notified of the death of Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu. This undoubtedly came as a relief to some, seeing as how Netanyahu is subject to…
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Whatever Happened to the Philippines’ Economy?
The Philippines’ economy has seen big changes since the 1950s, evolving from one of Asia’s most promising to a service-dominated system relying mainly on consumption, remittances, and outsourcing. This was…
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K-12 Education Lags Behind International Norms
The Philippine education system faces a stark reality when measured against international standards, and education in Catanduanes Province is no exception. Access to primary and secondary schooling has expanded significantly…
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Effects of US-Israeli War on Life Here at Home
It’s probably wishful thinking to hope that, by the time this article finds its way into print, the United States-Israeli conflict with Iran will have found a peaceful resolution. But…
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Poverty in Catanduanes Province: Questions and Answers
Q: What does the government mean by “poverty”? A: In the Philippines, poverty is officially defined by the Philippine Statistics Authority as the “poverty threshold”. This is the minimum income…
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Illegitimate Births in the Philippines: A Changing Family Landscape
In 2024, Catanduanes recorded 3,559 live births, and of these, 2,257 babies, or 64.1 percent, were born out of wedlock — that is, outside of marriage — according to the…
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Merienda: A Means to Understanding the Filipino Concept of Bayanihan
In the Philippines, “merienda” refers to a light snack or simple meal consumed between main meals, typically in mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Much more than a mere coffee break, it is…