The deliberate killing of infected and exposed hogs within a 500-meter radius of the swine found positive for African Swine Fever (ASF) could begin anytime this week once local agriculturists…
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DOE simplifies rules for own-use solar, expands access for Filipino consumers
Filipino households, medical facilities, and small enterprises can now install own-use solar systems through a simpler process with fewer regulatory requirements, following a new Department of Energy (DOE) policy aimed…
10 grams of shabu seized from barangay official, live-in partner
The Catanduanes police seized 10 grams of suspected shabu worth P68,000.00 from a Virac barangay treasurer and a known drug personality in a buy-bust operation last week. The official police…
DTI, Go Negosyo business mentoring course takes in coconut entrepreneurs
Three coconut entrepreneurs and five officials of coconut farmers associations have started attending online sessions as part of the second batch of participants in the Kapatid Mentor ME-Money Market Encounter…
Amb. Carlos D. Sorreta receives UP award as Distinguished Alumni in Good Governance
An accomplished diplomat who traces his roots to Virac, Catanduanes received the 2026 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Award in Good Governance (International Justice) from the University of the Philippines Alumni Association…
Dengue cases up to new high: 322 infections in last four weeks
The number of suspect dengue cases within a single week in the province of Catanduanes reached a new high of 95 last week, bringing the total in just four weeks…
Prosecutors lead multi-sectoral effort vs. rising cases of sexual abuse against kids
The Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Catanduanes last week led a multisectoral effort to train stakeholders on basic child protection, primarily as a strategy to address increasing cases of…
Live weight cost up by P25/kilo:
Price hike in pork expected due to ban on mainland hogs
Consumers should expect an increase in the price of pork meat at public markets in Catanduanes following the provincial government’s temporary ban on shipments of hogs from mainland Bicol due…
Caramoran man who evaded law for 12 years finally arrested in Cavite
A resident of Caramoran who skipped town before a warrant for his arrest was issued in 2014 was finally apprehended by the police in Bacoor, Cavite last week. Personnel of…
Household size in Catanduanes continues to decline, now at 4.17
The average household size in the province in Catanduanes has continued a declining trend since 2010 and is now at 4.17 persons compared to almost 5 per household more than…