Aside from the alleged irregularities in the procurement of P41-million worth of abaca suckers under a rehabilitation program in 2023, the Commission on Audit had other significant findings in various…
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LGUS told to strictly enforce water conservation measures
All chief executives have been directed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to strictly implement water conservation measures in their respective localities due to the persisting…
Doubts raised on viability of PhilFIDA special project
With its supposed launching last month postponed indefinitely, the viability of the P25-million abaca fiber processing facility in Caramoran is now being doubted. Implemented pursuant to the Philippine Fiber Industry…
Electricity for homes to rise to P13.7835/kWh:
FICELCO, consumers ask ERC to reduce or stagger power rate hike
Consumers as well as the management of the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) last week appealed to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to reduce or implement gradually the huge…
SP slams DPWH for abusing discretion on infra projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) came under fire from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last week for allegedly abusing its discretion in the implementation of infrastructure projects in Catanduanes.…
Ordinance on drone use could discourage tourism promotion
A proposed ordinance providing strict oversight on the use of drones could harm current efforts to market Catanduanes’ emerging tourist destinations. This contrary view was expressed by some enthusiasts and…
Caramoran abaca farmers’ co-op set to operate fiber processing plant this April
The P25-million abaca fiber processing facility constructed by the Philippine Fiber Industry Authority (PhilFIDA) in Sabangan, Caramoran will be finally turned over to an abaca farmers’ cooperative this April 2024.…
Part of P276-M allocation this year:
DOH earmarks P110-M in health infra, medical equipment for Catanduanes
Sixteen (16) new barangay health stations will be constructed by the Department of Health (DOH) in three towns of Catanduanes this year, with the Eastern Bicol Medical Center (EBMC) and…
CSC grants appeal of DPWH exec on illegal reassignment
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has invalidated a 2023 memorandum of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional director reassigning an official of the Catanduanes District Engineering Office…
Catanduanes’ tourist arrivals up by 7% to 127,619 last year
Tourist arrivals in the Happy Island of Catanduanes grew by a robust seven percent last year, with 127,619 domestic and foreign visitors staying overnight or longer. In its report on…