Samar town expands ‘Kasilyas’ program as part of its zero defecation campaign
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit (LGU) of Paranas in Samar, under the leadership of Mayor Eunice Babalcon, distributed materials under its ‘Kasilyas Program’ to 15 households in Barangay Pequit.
Launched in 2015, the...
Baybay police arrest 4 suspects for illegal gambling and assault on cop
ORMOC CITY-The Baybay City Police Station, under the leadership of Police Lt.Col. Nerro M. Hobrero, chief of police, apprehended four individuals on December 25, 2024, in Barangay Kabungaan, this city.
The suspects were involved in...
P200 billion strong: PEDIPO’s investment highlights of 2024
In Northern Samar
CATARMAN, Northern Samar- As 2024 draws to a close, the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO) proudly presents its year-end investment progress map.
Truly, this is a testament to the team’s...
Newly-identified drug peddler arrested in Maasin City in a buy-bust operation
ORMOC CITY- A joint operation led by the City Drug Enforcement Team of the Maasin City police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) resulted in the arrest of a suspected drug peddler and...
DA to remove brand labels on imported rice to stop price manipulation
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it would remove brand labels on imported rice to combat alleged price manipulation in local markets.
In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said...
ChEd distributes allowances to Eastern Samar coconut farmer scholars
TACLOBAN CITY– The Commission on Higher Education (ChEd) in the region has distributed the first-semester allowances for new scholars under the Scholarship for Coconut Farmers and their Families (CoScho) program.
The ceremonial event, led by...