Headline Stories:
Locals oppose “mining” plan; Chinese firm looking for magnetite in two towns
A “transport” company based in mainland China looking into viable offshore magnetite deposits here is set to pull out from Bagamanoc after encountering opposition from a group linked to the local Roman Catholic Church. Full Story
Sep 25 FICELCO mulls options to ensure enough power
Sep 17 PNRC moves closer to operating blood station
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Sidebar: Is magnetite mining harmful?
Magnetite is a magnetic and very dense (heavy) mineral of iron. Its chemical formula is Fe3O4. It has many industrial uses. Full Story 0
CMJP warns mining could wipe Bagamanoc off the map
The Catanduanes Movement for Justice and Peace has raised the alarm against reported mining exploration activities being done by foreigners in Bagamanoc town. Full Story 0
CPGI reaffirms commitment to supply 3.6MW power soon
The Catanduanes Power Generation Inc. (CPGI) has assured Governor Joseph C. Cua that it is committed to its contract with the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) for the supply of 3.6-megawatts of base load power, contrary to reports that it is contemplating its withdrawal due to the unsuccessful test run of the old Ficelco power plant last August. Full Story 0
Cat’nes brownout-free if it has 10.2-MW of dependable power
The province of Catanduanes needs a total of 10.2-MegaWatts of net dependable power to assure that there will be no brownouts year-round, an official of Power One Corp. has claimed. Full Story 0
18 producers here to join 12th OK Bikol Trade Fair
The 12th Orgullo kan Bikol Regional Trade Fair promises to be a best selling fair this year as it once again brings to the fore the beauty and bounty of Bicolandia on October 2-5 at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, with 18 producers and manufacturers from Catanduanes joining the fair.