INSIDE THE RADAR DOME, trainees from the three PAGASA Doppler radar sites familiarize themselves with the Japanese radar system installed at the Buenavista facility. The dome’s fibreglass panel “skin”, pieced together by stainless bolts, can withstand winds of up to 450 kph.

PAGASA WEATHER FORECASTER Rene Paciente looks at the image displayed on the monitor and generated by the Doppler radar system now undergoing tests at Buenavista, Bato. At the click of a mouse, the observer can find out wind speed and direction, as well as the volume and rate of rain fall from 400 kilometres away.

FUNDING FOR INLAND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS in the amount of P1.5 million is turned over to the Catanduanes State Colleges by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), represented by division chief Melchor Deramas (12th from left) last Jan. 29. Cong. Cesar Sarmiento (in green shirt) facilitated the allocation in coordination with CSC Pres. Minerva Morales (121th from left).

THE SCHOOL LIBRARY at Agban National High School in Baras town is now well-stocked with books, with teachers and students now enjoying the benefits of reading and learning using the educational materials. The establishment of the library, which is a priority project of the school based on its School Improvement Plan (SIP), has been assisted by generous donors and community leaders, including Governor Joseph C. Cua, who are continuing to pour in donations. (G. Templonuevo - Principal, Agban NHS)

FROM HIS PERSONAL FUNDS, Vice Gov. Jose “Bong” Teves, Jr. recently extended financial assistance of P15,000.00 to the Sunflower Producers Cooperative, Inc.. Photo shows Benjamin Panti and Jessa Olapani receiving the check from the vice governor.

A 45-KILO GREEN SEA TURTLE believed to be more than 20 years old was found along the seashore of Antipolo del Norte, Virac by fisherman Domingo Torio. It was released by PENRO Officer Joaquin Ed Guerrero, PhilHealth Staff led by Dr. Paolo Chua and Mr. Antonio M. Peña from the Office of Governor Joseph C. Cua at Twin Rock Beach Resort Jan. 16, in the 11th release of sea turtles back into the sea since 2007. In 2011, Gov. Joseph Cua initiated the Save Our Sea turtles (S.O.S) project which aims to ensure release of sea turtles back to their habitat.

AN ATTENTIVE AUDIENCE composed of DOST Assec. Robert Dizon (5th from left), Bato Mayor Leo Rodriguez (extreme right), PAGASA Virac chief Garry Garcia (2nd from left) and DOST Catanduanes director Jimmy Cabrera (3rd from left) listen as Mark Lazaro of Japan Radio Co. explains the capability of the state-of-the-art Doppler radar installed at Buenavista, Bato.

M/V SUN SPIRITS SKIPPER Capt. Park Cheol Eon (seated left, top photo) waits for the Coast Guard rubber boat to dock as three of his crew (bottom photo) take their first hot meal following the sinking of their vessel 34 nautical miles off Baras town Jan. 22.

WHAT REMAINS NOW of the iconic PAGASA radar station built in the ‘70s in Buenavista, Bato is dwarfed by the 44-meter high Doppler radar tower beside it. The remaining two floors of the old building will be renovated by the agency, with the top floor to be used as observation deck for tourists. (Fernan Gianan)

VICE GOV. JOSE “BONG” TEVES, JR. has volunteered to be a conduit for any info that would help solve the gruesome rape-slay in his hometown of Baras. He condoled with the family of Margie delos Reyes and gave P15,000 as his personal assistance aside from a similar amount from the SP. He has asked residents as well as Tau Gamme Phi members to forward him any relevant information regarding the case.

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