Ernesto Tabor’s credibility to be tested anew

In an impromptu press interview last week, shabu lab witness Ernesto “Entoy” Tabor Jr. had his credibility questioned by some members of the media, who were skeptical that he did not mention the alleged involvement of the congressman when he first executed his affidavit on the shabu lab operation.

Misplaced criticism vs. Baras LGU over GFH

Social media criticism of the administration of Baras Mayor Jose Paolo Teves III over the issue of the town’s non-inclusion in the list of 2019 Good Financial Housekeeping Passers appears to be misplaced.

A phone call from “Kumander Dante”

The rebel group, he said, wanted to talk to me. I wondered to him if I was really talking to the New People’s Army. He then handed over the phone to a man who claimed he was Kumander Dante and that he was with the committee.

Cong. Sanchez assures NPC will stay here

by Fernan A. Gianan Informed by FICELCO General Manager Raul Zafe regarding the National Power Corporation’s letter regarding its supposed departure from Catanduanes this April 2020, Congressman Hector Sanchez immediately…

The governor’s feisty new lawyer

The woman lawyer, according to people close to the governor, is a frequent visitor to the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan offices and courts where the bulk of her cases have been filed.

Mall occupants now exempt from locational clearance

We don’t know if the 11 municipal governments in Catanduanes received the ARTA circular in time. It is highly likely that the towns have yet to get a copy since the document is usually sent through the mail.

If implemented here, the ARTA’s move would be welcome news to stall owners and occupants of the two malls in Virac. Now, for establishments inside central business districts, the CLUP would have to be checked if it has designated a CBD in the town.