DepEd Secretary Angara expresses concern over class suspensions due to typhoons
TACLOBAN CITY — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has raised concerns about the significant “learning loss” caused by the frequent suspension of classes due to typhoons and other natural disasters...
Eastern Visayas workers to receive P30 wage hike under new Wage Order No. 24
TACLOBAN CITY—The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) of Eastern Visayas has approved a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in the region following extensive consultations and public hearings.
Issued on...
Northern Samar launches 3.18-megawatt hydroelectric plant in San Isidro
TACLOBAN CITY-Northern Samar has taken a significant step towards expanding its renewable energy capacity with the groundbreaking of a new 3.18-megawatt hydroelectric power plant in Barangay Happy Valley, San Isidro on Nov. 9.
The ceremony,...
66 candidates in the region sure of poll victories
Running unopposed
TACLOBAN CITY — Out of 2,390 candidates running in the 2025 general elections in Eastern Visayas, 66 are set to win unopposed, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the region.
Lawyer Maria...
DZR Airport reopens Iloilo and Davao flights; seen to boost tourism, economy
TACLOBAN CITY – Direct flights from Tacloban City to Iloilo and Davao have resumed as of October 29, strengthening Eastern Visayas’ connections to other parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.
This new connectivity is expected...
N. Samar town withdraws reelection bid
TACLOBAN CITY – The mayor of Allen, Northern Samar, Joey Suan, has officially withdrawn from his re-election bid, choosing to prioritize his family over a third and final term.
Suan, who was set to run...