The Catanduanes Tribune


Vol. XX No. 43	January 03, 2001	Virac, Catanduanes

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The Catanduanes Tribune

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Other News

3 carabaos lost, slaughtered

Dismayed owners reported three carabaos lost over a four-day period in the capital town of Virac, with unidentified perpetrators slaughtering one of them and leaving behind its head for the owner to find. [FullStory]

Unlicensed drivers hurt in collision

Two motorcycles driven by unlicensed drivers, one of them just 14 years old, collided last week in Virac's main thoroughfare, sending both to the hospital. [FullStory]

2 hurt in stabbings

A farmer who wanted a fight got his wish last December 29 when he was stabbed by a fisherman in Panay island, Bagamanoc town, police reported last week. [FullStory]









Christine Talaran is Ms. Little X'mas Cheers

Seven-year old Christine A. Talaran was crowned Little Ms. Christmas Cheers 2000 last week as the 13-night festival of songs and dances drew to a satisfying close. [FullStory]









PNRC membership now with health benefit

Now, only misers can stand not giving their employees or loved ones membership with the Philippine National Red Cross. [FullStory]

Catanduanes town best performing CIDSS

Pandan, a remote municipality of the pr0ovince of Catanduanes, bagged the award for the Year 2000 Search for Best Performing CIDSS Municipality in Bicol. [FullStory]

CONTRACTORS. Engr. Jessie Alberto (with helmet) and Gigmoto's Edwin Tolledo look on as Nokia systems engineers try to get the Globe cellular equipment ready for the New Year's eve switch-on.




VIRAC COOPERATIVE. Officers and members of the Virac Employees Credit Cooperative are all smiles following their general assembly and Christmas party last week.




FREE FOOD! Parishioners stream out of the Virac cathedral, coming upon tables of free food and hot drinks during the traditional "agape" last Dec. 24.




FASHION STATEMENT. Msgr. Jose B. Molina, his head adorned by the all-too-noticeable mini-umbrella, blesses children and adults alike on early Christmas eve.