Borongan City gov’t hires former NPA rebels as forest guards
Program addresses security and environmental preservation
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Borongan City has launched an innovative initiative that merges environmental protection with efforts to combat insurgency by hiring former rebels as forest...
N. Samar secures P1.2 billion in aid from DA
Seen to boost agriculture sector
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan has successfully secured P1.2 billion in funding from the Department of Agriculture (DA), marking a significant boost for the province’s agricultural sector.
The...
Gov. Petilla calls on gov’t to provide livelihood assistance rather than give dole-outs
To make them more sustainable
TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla has urged national government agencies to allocate more budget for livelihood programs rather than relying solely on financial assistance or “ayuda”...
Commercial passenger vessel resumes Tacloban port operations
After 40 years of absence
TACLOBAN CITY – After nearly 40 years, a commercial passenger vessel is set to serve the people of Tacloban City and the surrounding Eastern Visayas region through the city’s port.
On...
‘Himorasak’ Festival in Matag-ob, Leyte gaining traction among tourists
Now on its 3rd year
MATAG-OB, Leyte-Now in its third year, the ‘Himorasak’ Festival in Matag-ob is beginning to attract a growing number of tourists, both local and foreign.
Mayor Bernardino “Bernie” Tacoy sees this as...
Rep. Tan laments zero budget for Catbalogan Airport development under 2025 budget
3 other airports get no budget
TACLOBAN CITY – Samar Rep. Michael Reynolds Tan (2nd District) expressed frustration over the lack of funding for the continued development of Catbalogan Airport in the 2025 budget.
During a...