BJMP: EV jail congestion remains an issue
Congestion rate as high as over 400%
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here in the region continues to grapple with severe congestion across most of its jail facilities.
Jail Superintendent...
DepEd: Smooth opening of classes
Late enrollment remains a ‘problem’
TACLOBAN CITY- The opening of classes on Monday, July 29, in Eastern Visayas was declared as generally peaceful by the Department of Education (DepEd) as it reported that over 828,000...
EV students ready for classes
School year 2024-2025
TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas has announced its readiness for the upcoming school opening on Monday, July 29.
Ronilo Al Firmo, the assistant regional Director of DepEd-8,...
San Juanico Bridge II sees completion beyond 2028
Process to take long
TACLOBAN CITY – The proposed San Juanico Bridge II is expected to commence civil works within the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., though its completion might extend into the next...
SIPPAD endorses road projects connecting Samar Island
With over P700 million price tag
TACLOBAN CITY – The Samar Island Partnership for Peace and Development (SIPPAD) endorsed road projects funded under the PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (Pamana) for the three Samar provinces to...
Sen. Marcos seeks support bill for a 6-year term
Current brgy, SK execs have a 3-year term
TACLOBAN CITY – Senator Imee Marcos is proposing to extend the term of barangay officials from the current three years to a six-year term.
Marcos is rallying support...