9 flood control projects nearly completed in Southern Leyte
MAASIN CITY – Nine flood control structures with a total funding of over P173 million will be completed next month in the bid to curb overflowing and erosion in Southern Leyte province, the Department...
18-meter foot Christmas tree lights up in Catarman
TACLOBAN CITY- A giant Christmas tree was lighted up inside the provincial capitol grounds in Catarman on Friday (Nov.4), signaling the official start of the Christmas season in the province.
Aside from the switch-on of...
Gov’t to double production of abaca planting materials; provides P100 million fund
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) in the region is aiming to double the production of abaca planting materials with the commitment of the new administration to embark on massive...
Ecodesign takes center stage in 1st interDependence day in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY-At least 14 competing entries from students and five showcase entries made by local upcyclers took center stage during the first interDependence’s Ecodesign Design challenge in Eastern Visayas held in Tacloban City Friday(August...
House committee approves Rep. Sarmiento’s bill increasing the bed capacity of Schistomiasis Hospital
CALBAYOG CITY- Samar Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento said that his bill proposing for an increase of the bed capacity of the Schistomiasis Hospital and Research Center (SHRC) has been approved by the health committee...
Estrella pledges support to Samar’s agri development programs
MARABUT, Samar – Not only projects from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) did Secretary Conrado Estrella III commit to Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan during the former’s recent visit to Eastern Visayas, but...