South Catanduanes

Virac, Bato Sign Sisterhood Pact with Makati City

2011-12-10T18:56:00.001-08:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes, Dec 11 (PIA)-- The towns of Virac and Bato here signed sisterhood agreements last November 23, 2011 at the Makati City Hall with Makati. Present during the signing of the...

PRC Conducts Mobile Outreach Program in Catanduanes

2011-12-06T17:35:00.001-08:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes, Dec 5 (PIA)-- The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted a Mobile Outreach Program at the provincial capitol of Catanduanes on November 25-26. It is the first time...

NAIA-1 Gets P1-billion Face-Lift

2011-11-08T16:54:00.000-08:00

MANILA, Philippines - A newly refurbished Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 will rise from the shell of the old, much-maligned main gateway, but still would not provide free...

CENRO Urges Public Not to Capture Marine Turtles

2011-08-30T18:19:00.000-07:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes, August 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Community Environment and Natural Resource Office (CENRO) is asking the public not to capture marine...

The Case for PAGASA's Doppler Radars

2011-08-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

To get a better view of the storms approaching the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is looking to several more doppler radars across...

The Save Our Sea Turtles (S.O.S) Project

2011-06-10T04:46:00.000-07:00

What are Sea Turtles? Sea turtles are often referred to by scientists as the only living remnants of the dinosaur age, but might not be around long enough. Unless sincere efforts are undertaken, sea...

ACT Catanduanes Kicks Off at Baras

2011-03-13T18:38:00.000-07:00

With its initial leg in Baras town completed Feb. 24-25, the provincial government has started an advocacy campaign for tourism, dubbed as A.C.T. Catanduanes, aimed at crafting a comprehensive and...

Advocacy Campaign for Tourism in Catanduanes Kicks Off

2011-03-04T16:42:00.000-08:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes, Mar 4 (PIA) -- A series of tourism awareness campaign for the whole province kicked off late last month at the municipality of Baras which is anchored in spreading culture of...

Aquaculture Committee Okays 13 Bills

2011-03-02T16:05:00.000-08:00

The House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources has approved for plenary debate several measures that aim to enhance the country's aquaculture industry. Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (4th...

Brgy Bagsakan of San Miguel Wins 2010 Gawad Saka National Award

2011-02-16T16:08:00.000-08:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes, Feb.16 (PIA) - The Barangay Bagsakan project of San Miguel town has been adjudged as the National Outstanding Barangay Bagsakan (LGU- operated category) in Gawad Saka 2010 Search...

One-day Seminar on Parliamentary Rules and Procedures Set

2011-02-08T19:52:00.000-08:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes- A one-day seminar on Parliamentary Rules and Procedures will be held on February 12, 2011 at the Twin Rock Beach Resort, to be participated in by all the members of the...

Man Who Never Dies

2011-02-02T16:56:00.000-08:00

Col. Salvador Rodolfo, Sr. (born 7 February 1919) is a Filipino War Hero who liberated the Island Province of Catanduanes in the Philippines from the clutches of the Japanese Imperial Army during...

Global Kids Science Fair

2011-01-12T18:38:00.000-08:00

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Google on Tuesday launched its first ever global science fair for young people aged 13 to 18, with the grand prize being a trip to the Galapagos Islands and a 50,000-dollar...

Project 1.11.11

2011-01-07T00:21:00.000-08:00

(Lifted from Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento’s privilege speech in the House of Representatives Dec. 13, 2010 is this urgent message to all those who love life here in this island). Half of...

Strategic Planning for Power Development Set in Catanduanes

2011-01-05T23:38:00.000-08:00

VIRAC, Catanduanes, Jan.5 (PIA)- A strategic planning for power development in Catanduanes is scheduled at the end of January. The purpose of the planning session is to make the province of...

International Year of Forests - 2011

2011-01-02T18:02:00.000-08:00

The year 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable forest management, conservation and sustainable development of all...

The Capitol Pork Barrel

2010-12-27T15:54:00.000-08:00

When infrastructure projects account for 98 percent of the province’s 20% Economic Development Fund, which is intended to spur economic growth and progress, our leaders should not be surprised to...

Dec. 4 Beer Plaza to Benefit Rotaract Community Programs

2010-12-05T03:42:00.000-08:00

The Rotaract Club of Virac, in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Virac, is holding a beer festival this Dec. 4 at the Virac Sports Center for the benefit of the club’s local community...

Virac Earthquake Sensor Gets Phivolcs Upgrade

2010-11-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

Scientists from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs) and a Japanese research institute last week upgraded an existing earthquake sensing facility in the capital town of Virac as part of...

18 Girls to Vie for Bb. San Andres Nov. 20

2010-11-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

Eighteen candidates coming from the different barangays and four national high schools are competing for the crown of Binibining San Andres during the beauty pageant set this Nov. 20 at the San...

New DOT Tourism Logo, Website Withdrawn

2010-11-18T00:42:00.000-08:00

The new logo “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” and website of the Department of Tourism were abruptly pulled out shortly after its “preview” on Monday following a rash of criticism. Cebu tourism stakeholders...

Starting Monday, ‘Pilipinas Kay Ganda’ Will Greet Tourists

2010-11-15T05:40:00.000-08:00

Starting Monday, the Philippines will adopt “Pilipinas kay Ganda" as its new slogan in what Malacañang described as a bid to "reinvigorate" the country's tourism campaign. Drag your mouse on the...

DBP Branch to Open in Virac Next Year: LGU, Manufacturers Seek P69.5-M in Loans from DBP

2010-11-04T16:05:00.000-07:00

A local government unit, three micro-finance institutions and non-government organizations, and 27 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Catanduanes have expressed interest in securing loans...

Rosal, Cua Ink MOA on ETRACS

2010-10-15T19:07:00.000-07:00

Legazpi City (15 October) -- Mayor Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal of this city and Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the adoption of Enhanced Tax Revenue...

CNHS’ Balmadrid Wins Bronze in 4th IESO

2010-10-11T16:06:00.000-07:00

A senior student of the Catanduanes National High School, Noel Lee V. Balmadrid, was among the bronze medal winners in the 4th International Earth Science Olympiad/Earth Olympic (IESO 2010) held in...