Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza has 15 days starting from today, Jan. 27, 2026 to cure two (2) procedural defects in the declaratory petition he filed before the Regional Trial…
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Bidders wary of DILG memo’s impact on P100 million EBMC Phase I project
A recent memorandum from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) mandating the adoption of DPWH prices of key construction materials are worrying prospective bidders for the P100-million…
Worst-case scenario: 5-hour brownouts:
DOE warns SUWECO to ensure enough fuel for its power plants
With its management still unable to secure full lifting of the freeze order on its bank accounts, Sunwest Water & Electricity Co. (SUWECO) has been warned by the Department of…
Bishop appeals for unity, peace among ‘warring’ Capitol leaders
Taking advantage of the Christmas season, Most Rev, Luisito A. Occiano, D.D., has appealed for unity and peace among all leaders and stakeholders in Catanduanes as the political strife at…
Fears of potential power crisis subside:
Appeals court lifts freeze order on SUWECO operating accounts
In a favorable development, the Court of Appeals has lifted its freeze order on certain bank accounts of the Sunwest Water & Electricity Co. (SUWECO), easing fears that hours-long rotating…
DOE directive seeks to avert power outages:
FICELCO ordered to procure fuel to keep SUWECO gensets running
An agreement is being crafted to flesh out details of the Department of Energy’s directive for the island’s electric cooperative to purchase fuel for the diesel gensets of Sunwest Water…
Lengthy power outages feared:
Halt in SUWECO operations seen due to freezing of Zaldy Co assets
Rotating brownouts lasting for hours could occur in the Catanduanes power grid once Sunwest Water & Electricity Co. (SUWECO) runs out of cash to pay for the fuel that runs…
Fish, vegetables still expensive Two weeks after typhoon Uwan
Despite the price freeze in effect after the national disaster calamity declaration, the prices of fish and vegetables in the capital town’s public market increased sharply several days after super…
Pandan SB is regional winner in 2025 Local Legislative Award
After narrowly missing out on first place in the last assessment, the Sangguniang Bayan of Pandan finally became a regional winner this time in the 2025 edition of the Local…
Fiber harvest already down by 42% this year:
Slow recovery of abaca industry seen due to STY “Uwan” damage
Already suffering from a 42-percent drop in fiber production due to super typhoon Pepito last year, the abaca industry in Catanduanes may have sustained moderate to heavy damage from last…