Not a few eyebrows among the newspaper-reading public were raised when the Tribune reported that in 2021, the provincial government of Catanduanes had parked P242 million in time deposits in…
Tag: covid-19
2021 COA Annual Audit Reports:
Lack of transparency, bidding noted in Virac’s COVID-19 procurements
Over P2 million worth of supplies procured by the Virac municipal government in 2021 for the COVID-19 pandemic either did not undergo public bidding or were not posted in the…
EO allows voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings
The voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings is now allowed after the Office of the President issued Executive Order No. 3 last Monday. The directive was issued upon…
Two new coronavirus deaths from Bato were unvaccinated
The two new fatalities from the COVID-19 pandemic in Catanduanes were both from Bato town and reportedly did not get vaccinated against the virus. A reliable source told the Tribune…
The Friendship Bridge or the submarine power cable?
The news that Congressman Eulogio Rodriguez discussed with DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan a renewed push for the construction of the Friendship Bridge that would link Catanduanes to mainland Bicol created…
July tallies 108 new COVID cases
From just four cases in May 2022, the number of new coronavirus cases detected in the province of Catanduanes has jumped to 25 this June and 108 as of July…
LGUs, nat’l agencies to assist in opening of in-person classes
Local government units have been ordered to continue the strict enforcement of minimum public health standards within their areas of jurisdiction, particularly in schools where in-person classes will be conducted…
DepEd: Face-to-face classes in public schools to be held regardless of COVID-19 Alert Level
Despite the slow but steady rise in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Education will proceed with the holding of face-to-face classes as mandated regardless of the alert level. This was…
New COVID-19 cases up by 67%; booster shots urged for ages 12-17
Health authorities reported 20 new coronavirus cases over the past seven days ending Saturday, July 9, 2022, compared to just 12 during the previous week. The new spike in COVID-19…
INSIDE PAGE | Fernan A. Gianan:
New surge of COVID-19 cases feared
From Dr. Bryce McIntyre of San Andres town comes this most welcome pat on our backs: “Dear Mr. Gianan: This is just a note to say how much I appreciate…