Official Seal | Municipality of Virac

Island Group: Luzon
Region: Bicol Region (Region V)
Population: 73,650
District: Lone district
Municipality Class: 1st
Zip Code: 4800
Barangay: 63
Area: 18,778.4 hectares
13° 35’N 124° 12’E

Symbolism

V – represents the initial name of “Virac”.

ABACA CORD – symbolizes unity among the people of Virac.

SHIELD – derived from the provincial seal of Catanduanes where the Municipality of Virac belongs.

RICE, CORN, COCONUT, ABACA & BANANA – represent the major agricultural products of the Municipality of Virac.

SAILFISH & SEA – represent the aquatic resources of the Municipality.

MACACO SPRING – represents the first settlement “Vidak” which was discovered by the Spaniards.

SAMDONG FLOWER – (Burak) represents the historical source of the name “Virac”.

INFORMATION CARAVAN: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

June 28, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

Kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng Information Caravan ang Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sa Queen Maricel Inn, Virac, Catanduanes. Layon nitong maibahagi ang mga programa at adbokasiya ng BSP sa mga Catandunganon. Dinaluhan ito ng mga Information Officers ng iba’t ibang LGUs sa lalawigan pati na rin ng local media. Kabilang sa mga tinatalakay dito ang patungkol sa life cycle ng pera, polymer banknote at paggamit ng digital payments. Bahagi rin ng information caravan ang gagawing pagtuturo ng financial literacy sa mga magsasaka, mangingisda at transport groups sa lalawigan sa darating na Miyerkules, Hunyo 29. Source: Radyo Pilipinas Virac Leave a comment..

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Isang Lalaki, Huli sa Pagbebenta ng Baril

June 27, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

Hunyo 26, 2022, 10:26 ng gabi, sa Barangay San Isidro Village, Virac, Catanduanes, nagsagawa ng Gun bust operation ng Virac PNP na pinangunahan ni PLT ARNEE JULIUS G DEDASE, Intel Officer kasama ang mga operatiba ng Catanduanes Provincial Intelligence Unit at ang Catanduanes 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company. Nahuli ang akusado na kinilalang si Crisel Antonio Samudio A.K.A. “Ibon”, 25 anyos, may asawa, walang trabaho, at residente ng Barangay San Isidro Village, bayan ng Virac matapos magbenta ng baril na improvised Shotgun “Sumpak” at apat (4) na bala nito sa nagpanggap na buyer. Si Alyas Ibon ay dati ng nahatulan ng dahil sa paglabag sa RA 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 noong taong 2017 at kasalukuyang naka Probation at myembro din ng “Sorreda Gang” na nagsasagawa ng mga serye ng nakawan sa bayan ng Virac at sangkot sa pagbebenta ng baril at ilegal na droga. Nahaharap ngayon ang naturang akusado sa kasong paglabag sa RA 10591 o An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof. Kasalukuyang nakakulong sa piitan ng Virac MPS ang akusado samantalang ang nakuhang baril at ang iba pang ebidensya ay nasa pangangalaga ng Catanduanes Provincial Forensic Unit para sa Ballistic examination. Source: Catanduanes PPO Leave a comment..

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Inayos ng Barangay Calatagan Proper Council, Virac sa Pangunguna ni Punong Barangay Antonio Reyes ang Kanilang Playground

June 22, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

Upang hindi magbabad at makaiwas sa paggamit ng mga “gadgets” ang mga kabataan, ay inayos ng Barangay Calatagan Proper Council, Virac sa pangunguna ni Punong Barangay Antonio Reyes ang kanilang playground. Nagagamit rin ito ng mga kabataan mula sa karatig na mga Barangay sa lugar. “Ang play ground ning Brgy Barangay Calatagan Proper Virac ,igwa lamang kawatan mga aki ta para makaiwas sa subrang pag gamit ning gadget”.via | Kap Antonio Reyes Source: Radyo Natin Virac Leave a comment..

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COVID-19 REPORT AS OF JUNE 21, 2022

June 22, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

TATLO (3) ANG NAITALANG NAGPOSITIBO SA COVID-19 AYON SA DATOS NG PHO CATANDUANES NOONG HUNYO 21, 2022 Lahat ay mula sa Bayan ng Virac. Source: PHO Catanduanes Leave a comment..

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PPG Livelihood Kits Turned Over in Catanduanes

June 22, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

A total of 128 beneficiaries from Virac, San Andres, San Miguel and Bato received their livelihood kits worth 8,000-13,000 each under the PPG or Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa which was launched in Catanduanes last 2021. The PPG is a livelihood seeding and entrepreneurship development program for microenterprises with priority in areas affected by fire incidents and other calamities including armed conflicts and health disasters like epidemic and pandemic, and availees of the Balik Probinsya Program. This year, 720 chosen business owners across the province are targeted to be benefitted by this program to augment their needs and help them sustain their operations. The first batch is composed of Food Processors/Vendors, Salon owners, Handicraft Manufacturers and tailors/seamstress. Full force during the turn-over yesterday, June 18 at Virac Plaza Rizal was the DTI Catanduanes Team headed by Provincial Director Maria Belma Escueta together with: Business Development Division (BDD) Head Daisy F. Tabirara, PPG Provincial Coordinator Geraldine Bagadiong, Business Counselors Dennise Jean Taperla (Virac), Jay Mark Tresvalles (Bato), John Robert Velchez (San Andres), TIDS Rene Valeza with the valuable assistance of Lalaine Beguiras, Michael Subion, Axel Jorgean, Leo Tablizo, Mark Ignacio, Michael Del Rosario, Apol Isip, Anthony Manlangit, TIDS Nyl Vi Boñgalos and STIDS Ma. Irene Andes. Special thanks to LGU Virac headed by the ever-supportive Hon. Mayor Sinforoso Sarmiento for the venue & hauling of kits. Our sincerest gratitude also to all the beneficiaries. May the Livelihood Kits be of use to you and may you continue living up your dreams as striving local entrepreneurs. Source: DTI Catanduanes Leave a comment..

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CatSU serves as CSE-PPT testing venue for the second time

June 21, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

The Catanduanes State University accommodated today, June 19, 2022 a total of 505 (441 Prof; 64 Sub-prof) examinees for its second time conduct this year of the Career Service Exam – Pen and Paper Test for the Professional and Sub-professional levels. With the approval of Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, SUC President III of CatSU on the request of Civil Service Commission Field Office Catanduanes Director Enida Abordo, the College of Business and Accountancy Building was used as testing venue. Through the initiative of Dr. Azanza, 300 slots were given to CatSU students and employees. It can be remembered that Dr. Azanza had already requested 200 slots for the March 13, 2022 exam, of which, 38 successfully passed. Director Abordo expressed her gratitude to the president and to the whole CatSU for opening the gates once again to the public for a good cause. The Human Resource Team that Dr. Azanza had created was led by himself with the assistance of the assigned CatSU – Civil Service Commission Focal Person for CSE-PPT, Ms. Zyra Mae T. Tumala, together with her staff from the Corporate Communications Team; Janitorial Services headed by Mr. Alvin Talan; Security Services headed by Dr. Timbal, Building & Grounds Services headed by Engr. Benjamin Hannycel Nuyda, and Medical Services headed by Dr. Felix Ma III. A close coordination was also done with the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Maria Edna R. Iñigo, and the Dean of CBA, Prof. Esperanza San Juan to ensure readiness of the testing venue. Present also during the examination were the Director of Office of Student Support Services, Prof. John Cyrus B. Francis; Chief Administrative Officer-Admin, Atty. Gregorio M. Sarmiento Jr, and Human Resource Management Services Head, Ms. Sionne May T. Crispino. An estimate of 800 examinees from all over the province took the test today. The other testing venue was at the Catanduanes National High School (CNHS). Source: CatSU FB Page Leave a comment..

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250 member ng LGBT Community sa bayan ng Virac, nakatanggap ng P2,000 cash grant mula sa pamahalaang panlalawigan ng catanduanes

June 17, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

Tumanggap ng P2,000 cash grant mula sa pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Catanduanes ang 250 miyembro ng LGBT Community sa bayan ng Virac nito lamang June 15. Ito’y bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng Pride Month ngayong buwan ng Hunyo. Sa isinagawang aktibidad ay nagpaabot ng mensahe si Governor Joseph Cua kung saan ay nagpahayag ito ng suporta at pagpapahalaga sa LGBT community. Binigyang diin nito na ang nasabing aktibidad ang simula ng mas inclusive na taunang selebrasyon ng Pride Month sa lalawigan. Kabilang sa mga inihandang aktibidad ng PLGU para sa selebrasyon ng Pride Month ngayong taon ang Pride Symposium, HIV screening at Pride March na gagawin sa June 23 at 25. Source: PLGU Catanduanes Leave a comment..

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FICELCO SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION

June 17, 2022 | Municipality of Virac

DATE: June 19, 2022/ Sunday TIME: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM ESTIMATED LOAD: 500 KW FEEDER: 5A Phase/s: A B C PURPOSE: To facilitate relocation of poles affected by DPWH road widening project at San Jose to San Juan, Virac AFFECTED AREA/S: LSB Cut-out Salvacion, San Jose, San Pablo, San Juan, Concepcion, parts of San Roque and parts of San Pedro, Virac NOTE: 1. Please assume all lines to be LIVE as power will be restored anytime without prior notice. 2. Power supply may resume SOONER or LATER than scheduled depending on the targeted completion schedule of the activity. 3. Please UNPLUG all appliances for safety purposes. 4. For more information, please contact FICELCO Consumers Hotline No. 09506791798. Source: FICELCO Catanduanes Leave a comment..

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