A Virac convicted of possession of dangerous drugs four years ago has been freed by the Court of Appeals after it reversed the decision of the Regional Trial Court last…
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Red Cross gives cash aid, non-food items to 711 storm victims in Viga, Bagamanoc
Nearly 500 families in three Bagamanoc barangays received cash aid of P5,000 each last week from the Philippine Red Cross in its Super Typhoon “Pepito” relief operation `while another 256…
SP calls on gov’t to impose measures for speedy restoration of telco services
Provincial board members have urged the Department of Information and Telecommunications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to fast-track the restoration of telecommunications services on the island following…
Catanduanes’ economy grows by 7.6% but agri-fishery sector continues decline
The economy of Catanduanes, as measured by its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew at a robust 7.6 percent in 2023 compared to the 6 percent recorded in 2022, the Philippine…
Focus shifts to post-typhoon recovery, rehab operations
The provincial government has begun the process of procuring materials such as GI sheets, plywood and nails for its post-typhoon rehabilitation project particularly in helping residents whose homes were destroyed…
PBBM assures gov’t assistance as storm damage exceeds P2 billion
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last week assured the people of Catanduanes that as long as there is a need for assistance, especially for those who have been displaced by…
NHA, Virac award slots to initial 200 beneficiaries in resettlement project
An initial 200 families have been awarded slots in the sprawling resettlement project of the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Virac local government unit in barangay San Isidro Village.…
Catanduanes, Virac and Baras win 2024 SGLG
The provincial government of Catanduanes and the capital town of Virac have won their 4th Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award while Baras clinched its second straight after joining…
PAGASA rues loss of Doppler radar, unutilized facilities during “Kristine”
The destruction of the Buenavista Doppler Radar Station in November 2020 during super typhoon Rolly continues to be felt by the local office of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Catanduanes has won 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance – Gov. Cua
For the first time in seven years, Catanduanes has won the coveted Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), Governor Joseph C. Cua announced during his State of the Province Address…