The ‘stranded’ Virac councilor’s issue: too hot to handle?

For months now, the Catanduanes Tribune has held back on publishing the news on the Civil Service Commission’s decision on the case of Ephraim Antonio Gianan, who was ‘stranded’ in…

Council close to agreement on controversial issue?:

Virac SB to pay P1.6-M in back wages to ‘stranded’ councilor

Five months after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office No. V ruled in favor of former Councilor Ephraim Antonio Gianan, the Sangguniang Bayan of Virac is close to agreement…

SP endorses 2-year extension for retiring FICELCO GM Zafe

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has approved a resolution strongly endorsing the extension of service of Engr. Raul V. Zafe as general manager of the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) for…

How a “pambatag” storm caused a calamity

In the wake of the minor damage left behind by tropical storm “Paeng” last Oct. 29, 2022, not a few Catandunganons were surprised that the provincial government, through the Sangguniang…

SP declares Catanduanes in state of calamity due to “Paeng” damage

In a special session last Monday (Oct. 31, 2022), the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has unanimously declared a state of calamity in the province of Catanduanes. The provincial board was acting on…

SP affirms three-month suspension of Cavinitan, Virac punong barangay

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has affirmed the 2021 decision of the Sangguniang Bayan of Virac suspending Cavinitan Punong Barangay Matthea Tablizo-Bautista for three months without honoraria. The provincial board’s ruling on…

The more things change….

“And we rely on you to achieve all these.” Thus said Governor Joseph Cua to his brother, Vice Governor Peter Cua, and the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, as he…