Capitol sets conditions for resumption of flights

This was learned by the Tribune from a capitol source, who said that officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Cebu Pacific Airways came to the capitol last Thursday after attending a hearing on the same issue at the Sangguniang Bayan of Virac.

Balik Happy Island Program bus trips begin again July 6

This was announced by Governor Joseph Cua last week, following reports that none of the close contacts of the recent coronavirus cases tested positive for the virus.

San Andres PNP probing fake travel documents:

San Andres PNP probing fake travel documents

Catanduanes police provincial director Col. Paul Abay told the Provincial COVID-19 Task Force chaired by Governor Joseph Cua that he will look into the allegations aired during the meeting last week at the capitol.
Citing text messages, two members of the task force disclosed that undocumented LSIs paid P5,000 each to board an unmarked passenger van at Cubao, Quezon City for the trip to Naga City where they were allegedly secured or were given travel documents.

Bagamanoc’s 1st COVID-19 case in quarantine since June 1 arrival:

Race is on to trace Bicol #87’s close contacts on ferry voyage

Majority of the patient’s fellow passengers on the ferry are said to be truck drivers and helpers numbering less than 20, a source told the Tribune. Four others are allegedly other Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APORs) bound for Virac and Bato towns.

LGUs not being informed in advance on arriving OFWs

This was learned by the Tribune following the arrival last Sunday, June 12, 2020, of yet another OFW, a male from Baras town, from Metro Manila at the port of Virac.

DepEd prepares for “blended learning,” asks parents, stakeholders for support

It is also working out where the budget for the printing of the modules will come from, including each school’s Maintenance & Other Operating Expenditures (MOOE), as the reproduction of the learning materials could prove costly depending on the materials and process used.

High-speed internet in Virac still 12 months away – PLDT

This does not include the establishment of its cable landing station in Virac and the connection of the underground fiber optic cable to the existing overhead Fiber Home lines, which will take at least another six months to complete.

FICELCO’s math on ‘high’ power bills proven correct

At the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) special meeting of the Committee on Energy chaired by PBM Edwin Tanael, FICELCO officials led by General Manager Engr. Raul Zafe used the actual billing records of complainant John Tarrobal, a barangay kagawad of Cabugao, to illustrate how the power consumption and billing increased last May 2020.

Palnab shipyard developer asks public to wait for DENR report

Last Sunday, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Engr. Jerry Arena told the Tribune that his office initially sent a representative to initially investigate the matter, particularly the foreshore, after receiving notice from the DENR Regional Executive Director.

Breeders, ‘pit owners propose rules for cockfight resumption

Last May 21, 2020, Catanduanes Breeders Club representative Engr. Bic Abundo, P. Araojo Coliseum owner Prospero Araojo Jr. and pit manager Aristeo Fortades sat down with Virac municipal health officer Dr. Elva Joson and the members of the Committee on Games & Amusement headed by Councilor Reynante Bagadiong.