Vol.XXIX No.17
July 01, 2009
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14 BARANGAYS IN THREE TOWNS
are enclosed by the 8,000-hectare new coal exploration and development contract bid out by the Department of Energy early this June. Anti-mining advocates and local governments incensed by the lack of prior consultation are girding for a more intense showdown as a small-scale permittee could start mining coal at Campo Ermitaño in Panganiban anytime soon.
(PPDO Map)
GUARDING AGAINST A(H1N1).
An employee of the Provincial Health Office flags down a tricycle and interviews passengers to determine if they have flu-like symptoms that would merit confinement in a holding area.
THE PNRC BLOOD COLLECTION UNIT
is the subject of discussion between the PNRC Catanduanes Chapter Board of Directors and Gov. Joseph C. Cua during a visit last week at the governor’s office as the chapter marked Red Cross Month in June.
A JUVENILE WILD PIG,
bought from a farmer in another town, is kept tightly tethered in an extra-secure pig pen somewhere in Virac after the animal tried to escape by somehow climbing the walls of the enclosure.
THE BEST OF CSC.
Mr. Teen CSC Erwin Ian Torreña, Ms. Teen CSC Danica Rose San Roque, Ms. CSC Maria Ayesha Sanchez, and Mr. CSC Harold Glenn Gualberto pose for the fans’ cameras after their triumph in the search last week during the Catanduanes State Colleges’ 38th foundation anniversary.
ALLEGED BONNET GANG
members (from left) Vincent Tario, Leo Bagadiong, Jomar Magtangob and Ricky Magtangob stare as Catanduanes PNP provincial director Senior Supt. Rodegelio Gerero explains why Pedro Tabor (5th from left), whose tip led to the recovery of a home-made shotgun from Ricky, may be excluded from the criminal charges.
NATIONAL MASTER
Renante Aureada basks in the glow of his triumph in the Bicol regional chess eliminations, showing off his trophy together with supporter Gov. Joseph Cua at the capitol last week.
TAEKWONDO BROWN BELT
San Diego, California
Edwin Gianan spars with an American fighter in the recent US Elite Taekwondo Championship held in San Diego May 30 where he won two golds in Forms or Poomse competition and in the sparring category.
ENERGY SUMMIT
participants, including several officials from the Department of Energy, National Electrification Administration and the National Power Corporation, showed the need for constant communications among power firms in Catanduanes to address frequent brownouts and unreliable supply of electricity.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
The capital town of Virac saw two celebrations of the Philippine Independence Day last June 12. Government officials and employees led by DOTC Assistant Secretary Cesar V. Sarmiento attended a flag-raising ceremony at the Virac town plaze and offered wreaths at the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal. At the Virac fountain and war heroes memorial, members of leftist organizations, cause-oriented groups and tricycle drivers railed against the Visiting Forces Agreement, called for the recall of LTO fee increases, slammed PGMA for the Con-Ass bid and then burned the United States flag.
(Bob Monterola)
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News Feature:
Between Islands: Students can be smarter than their teachers
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Headline Stories:
NEA memo a “monkey wrench” in co-op polls
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has thrown a proverbial monkey wrench into the upcoming district elections of the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) by mandating an additional requirement for candidates.
Full Story
Jun 26
DOE bids out new coal contract here: New battle set vs. coal mining in Panganiban
Jun 20
P8.134/kwh rate hike unlikely; NPC allays fears of higher power rates
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A(H1N1) task force to orient hotel workers
Management and employees of local hotels and lodging establishments would be oriented on how to handle suspected A(H1N1) cases after an apparent “mishandling” of one such incident in Virac the other week.
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Rape suspect pokes cop chief in the eye
A farmer who allegedly raped his 15-year old daughter got into more trouble when he poked the Pandan police chief in the eye using a nail last week.
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LGU employees grumble as state workers’ pay hike takes effect
Officials and employees of local government units are asking the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) to press Malacañang to grant them their salary increase beginning today, July 1, instead of January next year.
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Homicide case ends after 10 years, man convicted
A man who hacked to death a sleeping abaca stripper in San Miguel town 10 years ago has been sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay the heirs of the deceased a total of P125,000 in damages.
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Weak evidence sinks case vs. Calolbon slay suspect
The Regional Trial Court acquitted a resident of San Andres town of the crime of murder allegedly committed 15 years ago after the prosecution’s circumstantial evidence proved insufficient to secure a conviction.
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Catandungan performers shine at Tabak Festival
A medium close-up shot of Catandungan Festival dancers in all their terpsichorean finery hit the front page of a leading national daily following their much-applauded performance at the Tabak Festival in Tabaco City last week (June 22).
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SK officials now included as barangay scholars
Officials of the Sangguniang Kabataan, including the barangay secretary and treasurer and their legitimate children, can now avail of the Study Grant Program for barangay officials and their children dependents pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991.
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Abueva, 2 others headline forum on Bicol autonomy
Former University of the Philippines president Dr. Jose V. Abueva leads two other speakers in the 6th Forum on Bicol Autonomy set tomorrow (July 2) at the Catanduanes Colleges.
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DPSSMC’s Tatel tops 19th Eagle Quiz here
Nonito John Tatel, a Grade VI pupil of the Division Pilot Special Science and Math Class (DPSSMC) was declared champion in the elementary level of the 19th Eagle Quiz provincial competition.
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Aureada retains title in Tabaco chessfest
Once again, Renante C. Aureada stamped his class in the Tabaco Invitational Chess Championship held June 20-21 at the Tabaco City municipal library as part of the Tabak Festival.
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Cabugao school gets P200-T aid from solon’s JAS I CARE
Students in the Ladderized Education Program (LEP) have been granted access to technical education at the Cabugao School of Handicraft and Cottage Industries (CSHCI) through a scholarship program of Congressman Joseph A. Santiago.
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Viracnon achieves academic feat in the US
From the humble school years in Virac, Catanduanes to achieving scholarly distinction in her chosen field, Maria Chelo Manlagñit has recently obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Economics at the University of Hawaii, USA, in May 2009.
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Past Articles...
Editorial Page:
Inevitable?
It seems not so long ago, during the Alberto dynasty, that this island paradise was raped, its abundant forest cover whittled down to just 12 percent, and the tip of its huge coal reserve mined and shipped out.
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Inside Page:
A productive non-meeting
There were only a few members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Friday (June 26) when this writer went inside the session hall, the other members of the media having gone their way.
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Isip-isipon Ta:
Reparohon an mga paslong barangay
Sarong taga-Timbaan, San Andres an naquimaherac sa Commission on Audit na pillion man lamang an saendang barangay na saro sa mga maswerteng ma-audit ngonian na taon.
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The Sixth Sense:
Transparency in Government
When Supreme Court Justice Reynato Puno called upon President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last June 24, 2009 to make her position clear with regard to the Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) being pushed by Malacanang allies in the House of Representatives, he was exercising his duty as a citizen and as a public servant.
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Tingnan Natin:
Mandurugas na guro
Ni-revise na pala ng DepEd ang Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Guidelines at marami nang mga ipinagbabawal na dapat ay tatandaan ng mga magulang lalo na ang mga teachers.
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Know Your Church:
St. Thomas the Apostle (Feast Day: July 3)
St. Thomas the Apostle is one among the chosen twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
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Cybertrivia:
Workplace Jargon (a.k.a. MBA BS)
If you don’t know what it is, call it an ‘issue’…
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Weekly Reflections:
Enlightment
Buddha reached the gate of heaven. Of course, the people there were waiting.
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Ask Your Doctor:
Influenza A (H1N1)
Last Wednesday, June 24, 2009, was the fourth regular meeting of the ERID PTF or the Emerging Re-emerging Infectious Disease Provincial Task Force, constituted to deal with the crisis now known as the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic.
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Burabod:
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