Ribong files poll bid in absentia

Former Virac Mayor Rodolfo Acang Sarmiento last week filed his certificate of candidacy in absentia as concerns over his health continues to hang like a cloud on his bid to retake the municipal hall. [Full Story]

Crime here up by 28%

The crime volume in the province of Catanduanes increased by nearly a third to 314 cases last year, with the capital town of Virac accounting for 45 percent of the total. [Full Story]

BFAD reminds LGUs to stick to drug list

The Bureau of Food and Drug has reminded local government units to the government-approved list of essential drugs in the procurement of drug products. [Full Story]

Turnover of subdivision road to LGU sought

Homeowners of West Garden Subdivision in the capital town have asked the Sangguniang Bayan to take an active hand in the supposed turnover of open spaces and access roads in their subdivision to the local government unit. [Full Story]

ABAP sets gab onamateur boxing

The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) will hold a seminar-workshop on amateur boxing this Feb. 23-25 at the Virac Sports Center in a bid to raise local standards. [Full Story]

Aquino bloc wants P40-M Sanchez projects stopped

A bloc led by Vice Gov. Alfred M. Aquino and identified with Rep. Leandro B. Verceles, Jr. has threatened provincial officials with lawsuits if they would proceed with the implementation of long-delayed infrastructure projects worth over P40 million. [Full Story]

Search is on for Ms. Red Cross 2001

The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Catanduanes Chapter has launched the search for Miss Red Cross Catanduanes 2001, with coronation rites set in September to name the province's official candidate to the national pageant in December. [Full Story]

Medical missions benefit 1,513

More than 1,500 persons were benefitted during two medical and surgical missions held in Virac and Viga from Feb. 1-10, the Provincial Health Office reported last weekend. [Full Story]