Due to Super Typhoon Pepito, Albay and Catanduanes Experienced Storm Surge STORM SURGE – Catanduanes and Albay experienced storm surges as the Bicol Region braces for the impact of Super Typhoon Pepito. In Catanduanes, storm surges were reported early Saturday morning, with rising sea levels causing serious concern. Fire trucks were seen urging residents to … Read more
To Help Residents Prepare for Typhoon Pepito, a Hardware Store in Catanduanes Distributes Free Construction Materials CATANDUANES – A hardware store in Virac distributed free construction materials, such as plywood, nails, tie wire, tarpaulins, and vulcaseal, to help residents prepare for the approaching Typhoon Pepito. Typhoon Pepito is expected to hit the Philippines, with landfall … Read more
Lady Consumer Expresses Dismay After Receiving P8.6 Million Electric Bill A lady consumer from Catanduanes expressed her frustration online about receiving a staggering electric bill of P8.6 million. Recently, Gemmalyn Israel, a Facebook user, expressed her disbelief and disappointment when she saw the enormous charge from the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, INC (FECILCO) amounting to … Read more
New COVID-19 variant hits governor of Catanduanes, wife Joseph Cua, the governor of Catanduanes, and his wife tested positive for the new variant of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). On Tuesday, the Catanduanes governor announced in a statement that they were infected by the dreaded virus. “Rest assured that the Governor’s Office continues to function given that … Read more
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Catanduanes A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Bato, Catanduanes on Tuesday, December 16, 2020, at exactly 08:00 a.m. according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Earthquakes hit without prior signs/warnings most of the time. The territories and nations including the Philippines lying along the Pacific Ring of Fire are … Read more
Catanduanes Residents Complain on Increasing Prices of Basic Commodities Catanduanes residents are already complaining regarding the shortage of food supply and its increasing prices in the market. The Filipino consumers in Catanduanes are now complaining regarding the increase prices of basic commodities in the market amid the implementation price freeze due to the effects of … Read more
Poor Farmer Claims He Did Not Get Assistance from Government After Typhoon Rolly Destroyed his Livelihood A poor farmer expressed his sentiments for failing to receive help from the government after Typhoon Rolly destroyed his livelihood. Over the past few week, different regions in the Philippines particularly in Luzon has been struck by series of … Read more
PLDT-SMART focused its network restoration efforts on Catanduanes. PLDT said in a statement that the company was focusing its network restoration efforts on Catanduanes, the hardest hit by typhoon “Rolly”. This, as PLDT had started its network restoration efforts in typhoon-hit provinces. Cathy Yap-Yang, PLDT and Smart First Vice President and Head of Group Corporate … Read more
Doctor Miggy: ‘akala ko kasi mamamatay na talaga ako’ A doctor in Catanduanes is calling for help, now that part of the hospital where he works has been destroyed by Super Typhoon Rolly. According to Miggy Rodulfo, a doctor at the JMA Memorial District Hospital in Bato, Catanduanes, the typhoon left extensive damage in their … Read more
PAF had transported several relief items to Albay and Catanduanes Personnel from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday had transported several relief items to Virac in Catanduanes and Legazpi City in Albay in order to help those mostly-affected by Super Typhoon Rolly. The Philippine Air Force’s C-130 aircraft had transported one generator set, a … Read more