New COVID cases hit 95 this May; banks, school require face masks

At least two commercial banks and several business establishments have required clients to wear face masks while a tertiary school has imposed a similar mandate as the new COVID-19 cases…

Heightened health protocols seen due to Rising COVID-19 cases

Stricter implementation of the Minimum Public Health Protocols in all health facilities and offices could be enforced this week following a sudden increase in coronavirus cases, especially in the capital…

Who says the provincial government lacks funds?

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…

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…