Maasin now insurgency-free; Mercado vows to sustain peace gains
TACLOBAN CITY – The city of Maasin was declared as insurgency-free on Friday, November 29, during a ceremony attended by local leaders and military officials.
The event was led by Mayor Nacional Mercado, chair of...
Leyte mayors back Speaker Romualdez; asks VP Sara to abandon path of divisiveness
TACLOBAN CITY — Mayors from Leyte’s first district have pledged their unwavering support for House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, strongly denouncing recent allegations against him by Vice President Sara Duterte.In a two-page manifesto released...
One of the world’s biggest sports apparel brands open its branch in Tacloban City
Its ANTA’s largest in PH
TACLOBAN CITY – One of the world’s biggest sports apparel brands has opened its doors in this city, inaugurating its branch on Sunday, November 24.
ANTA, a Chinese sportswear giant and...
Borongan diocese seeks financial help to restore the fire-hit Seminario de Jesus Nazareno
TACLOBAN CITY– The Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan in Eastern Samar has launched an appeal for financial assistance to restore parts of the Seminario de Jesus Nazareno, a minor seminary that suffered significant damage...
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...