The fully mechanized Abaca Fiber Processing Facility in Sabangan, Caramoran is slated to start full operation anytime this coming January 2024, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) disclosed last…
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CA rejects appeal in rape case but modifies jail term, damages
The Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of a man who raped his minor cousin and her adult but mentally disabled sister, reducing the amount of damages as well…
Pasalinggaya sa Virac kicks off 2023 Christmas Cheers festival
Sorsogon Governor Edwin “Boboy” Hamor and his group of entertainers will be in town a day ahead of the 4th Pasalinggaya sa Virac Raffle Bonanza to be held at Plaza…
Virac among pilot areas in DOST Smart and Sustainable Communities Program
The capital town of Virac is one of 80 pilot areas in the Smart and Sustainable Communities (SMART) Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) which was launched…
3,000 people receive aid, gifts from VP Duterte, Sen. Marcos
Over 3,000 Catandunganons received aid and gifts from the island’s latest visitors, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Senator Imee Marcos, when they arrived together last Nov. 23, 2023 for…
Virac’s Gianan earns right to sit as youth representative in prov’l board
Virac Sangguniang Kabataan Municipal Federation President Fred Benedict T. Gianan won the presidency of the SK provincial federation last week, earning the right to represent the youth in the Sangguniang…
Low abaca fiber prices, high cost of goods forced farmers to dig for coal
Farmers and residents of Cabuyoan, Panganiban reportedly resorted to digging for coal due to the successive drops in the buying price of abaca fiber and the surge in prices of…
Soneja elected as president of Prov’l Federated PTA officers
The San Andres municipal federated Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) president, Raul S. Soneja, has been elected as president and board chairperson of the Provincial Federated PTA organization for School Year 2023-2024.…