Mayor Aly T. Romano of San Andres and Manila-based lawyer Atty. Dexter A. Francisco were recently recognized for their contributions to public service during the Gawad Pilipino: Duyan Ka ng…
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Inflation rate dips slightly to 6 percent impact of P20 BBM rice to be felt later
The inflation rate for all-income households in the province of Catanduanes for May 2026 slowed down a bit to 6.0 percent, an improvement from the 6.3 percent of April, the…
In Catanduanes:
More than 61,000 learners attend first week of classes
With 15 percent of schools yet to report enrolment date, the Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office No. V reported last week that more than 61,000 learners attended the first…
DA gives P58-million in interventions to Catanduanes farmers, fisherfolks
On his second visit to the province of Catanduanes, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel brought a total of P58 million in interventions for the agriculture and fishery sectors last…
DA Sec. Kiko Tiu Laurel: “We are now better prepared for El Niño”
“We are better prepared for it now than in 2024,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel told the media last week regarding the El Nino phenomenon fully impacting the country…
NPC, Isla Dagyab gensets fully operational:
Catanduanes island grid has 3.5 megawatts of power in reserve
With both power plants of the National Power Corporation (NPC) and Isla Dagyab Energy Corporation already fully operational, the Catanduanes island grid has 3.5 megawatts of power now in reserve.…
Recent power crisis looms large in FICELCO district polls this July
Three seats in the Board of Directors of the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) are at stake in the district elections set this July 11, 18 and 25, 2026…
100 PWDs in Viga, selected SUC students are beneficiaries in DSWD Cash-for-Work Program
Around 840 beneficiaries from the vulnerable sectors in different municipalities of Bicol Region will benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive…
PSA Catanduanes sustains LGU-based National ID registration to bring services closer to the people
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Catanduanes continues to intensify its LGU-based National ID registration across the province to address high transportation costs, including elevated fuel prices on the island, and…
Gov. Azanza posts bail for Powerzone cyberlibel suit
With security personnel shielding him from the waiting media, Governor Patrick Alain T. Azanza last week posted bail of P48,000 for his provisional liberty after the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office…