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DOE warns power gencos for poor service

Last Monday, the Department of Energy announced  that it will be issuing show cause orders to power generation companies that repeatedly fail to deliver their expected output. Energy Secretary Sharon…

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Virac SB shows its proactive stance on issues

The Sangguniang Bayan of Virac led by Vice Mayor Lemuel P. Surtida continues to demonstrate their commitment to public service by promptly acting on the pressing issues confronting their constituents.…

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Grid interconnection as the long-term solution

Congressman Eulogio Rodriguez is absolutely correct in saying that the real permanent solution to the erratic power supply in Catanduanes is the interconnection of the island grid with the mainland…

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PBM temporary replacements appointed this week?

Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza has announced that the National President of the Lakas-CMD has endorsed to the office of DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla and the Office of the President…

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April 2026 is the driest in past seven years

Based on data recorded by the PAGASA Virac Synoptic Station in San Isidro Village, April 2026 is not only the driest month of the year but it is also the…

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A difficult situation for BWD’s concessionaires

Last Monday, May 4, 2026, was the 26th death anniversary of the Tribune’s founder, Fredeswindo Tomagan Gianan Sr., whose son Councilor Fred Jr. and grandson PBM Fred Benedict inherited his…

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On Important Cultural Properties

Last week, an occasional visitor to Palta Small commented on the Department of Public Works and Highways’ removal of the waiting shed at the junction of the national highway and…

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Island’s campus journalists in rare feat

Congratulations to the Catanduanes campus journalists for a successful campaign in the 2026 National Press Conference held in Ormoc City, Leyte recently. The delegation led by Dr. Gina Bonifacio-Pantino, Education…

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PRO 5: Rape cases have declined in Bicol

In a press release, the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) hailed the “significant decline” of 21.05 percent in reported rape cases in the Bicol region over the past four…

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Would rising inflation lead to a new wage order?

Our apologies to the loyal readers of the Tribune for the black-and-white photos of this issue. Our service provider in Metro Manila apparently forgot to send the packet containing the…