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...
Red tide lifted at Cancabato, Guiuan bays
Still up in several bays
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas has lifted the local red tide warnings in Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City, and the coastal waters...
Soldiers from 802nd IB bring Christmas cheer to Ormoc City villagers
TACLOBAN CITY – Residents of a sitio in Barangay Sumangga, Ormoc City, received an early Christmas gift from the 802nd Infantry Brigade personnel through their heartwarming “Santa Patrol” initiative.
Led by Brigade Commander B/Gen Noel...