The danger of drowsy driving manifested itself again in Catanduanes last week when two vehicles driven by sleep-deprived drivers were involved in separate crashes just 15 hours apart, killing a…
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DepEd tightens measures vs. violence, bullying in schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) further intensified its campaign to curb bullying, physical assault, and intimidation on campuses by implementing strict sanctions, including non-readmission, immediate expulsion from school, and mandatory…
Teachers, pupils at VPES practice safety measures vs. active threats
Nearly two thousand pupils and their teachers at the Virac Pilot Elementary School joined the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) last Sept. 3,…
NEA decision immediately executory:
Dismissed FICELCO directors to file motion for recon in 15 days
At least four (4) former directors of the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) will file a motion for reconsideration within 15 days from receipt of the decision of the…
Barangay tanod, accomplice nabbed, P66-k shabu seized in Viga buy-bust
Joint elements of five law enforcement units seized over P60,000 worth of illegal drugs and arrested two men, including a barangay tanod, in a buy-bust operation in Viga town last…
Power bills down by 8 percent due to lower gen cost, ERC-ordered refunds
Average power bills went down by about eight (8) percent last month, thanks to lower generation costs and refunds ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Analysis of the monthly…
SP authorizes Azanza to sign deal with medical, PhilGAMOT services provider
With the Sangguniang Panlalawigan granting authority on the matter, Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza could now sign a Memorandum of Agreement with two Metro Manila-based providers of medical and PhilHealth…
Local police make headway in campaign vs. illegal activities
The Catanduanes police arrested 11 individuals last week as it intensified its multi-pronged campaign against illegal activities in the province. Last Aug. 28, 2026, a 19-year-old unemployed resident of barangay…
COMELEC sets Oct. 7 hearing on TRO; Rodriguez assumes office as Bato mayor
Princess Vanessa A. Rodriguez has assumed the post of municipal mayor of Bato following the issuance of a writ of execution by the Regional Trial Court last Sept. 2, 2026.…
TGP Cong. Bong Teves vows to help realize repair of school buildings here
Talino at Galing ng Pinoy (TGP) Partylist Congressman Jose “Bong” Teves Jr. last week promised to take up with the House Appropriations Committee the needed funding for the long-delayed repair…