PPI at 55: building better communities
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI), also known as the national association of newspapers. This milestone serves as a testament to the enduring two-pronged vision of PPI: 1)...
Samar now under state of calamity after being hit by massive flooding affecting more...
TACLOBAN CITY- The province of Samar is now under a state of calamity due to the massive flooding and landslide incidents it experienced resulting in the dislocation of more than 20,000 families.
The declaration was...
E. Visayas Army honors wounded soldier
TACLOBAN CITY- The Philippine Army on Wednesday (January 17) honored a soldier wounded in a recent gun battle with communist rebels in Northern Samar.
Commander of the Army’s 8th Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Raul Farnacio,...
Biliranons warned on firecrackers during the holiday seasons
NAVAL, Biliran, December 12 (PIA) – Even though firecrackers are not visible yet in the market stalls of Naval, the capital town and center of commerce of the province of Biliran, the Biliranons are...
‘Yolanda’ survivors slam local officials for unfair treatment during a public ...
CARIGARA, Leyte—A group of super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ survivors criticized the local government officials of this town and its other organizers after they were allegedly barred from joining the provincial grassroots consultation intended for them...
NMP holds earthquake and tsunami drill
In a bid to elevate public awareness on how to respond in the wake of any emergency situations caused by natural calamities, such as earthquake and tsunami, the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) in partnership...