‘Yolanda’ survivors, groups wary over Marawi rehab
TACLOBAN CITY-- A group of super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ survivors and leaders of internally displaced persons (IDPs) expressed concern over the government rehabilitation program in war-torn Marawi City.
“We see several parallelisms between the approach to...
NEDA: EV is the country’s fastest growing region
By: Sarwell Q. Meniano
TACLOBAN CITY – After the devastation the region has suffered when it was pummeled by supertyphoon “Yolanda,” its economy appears towards recovery. This was disclosed by the regional director of the National...
SP passes resolution seeking drug testing for all Leyte officials
TACLOBAN CITY- The Leyte provincial board has approved a resolution seeking for all elected and appointed officials across the province to undergo a drug testing.
The mandatory drug testing, approved by the members of the...
DILG asks treasurers to help village officials on fund management
The barangay treasurers are appointed by the barangay chairmen upon approval of the village council which their responsibilities include collecting and issuing official receipts for taxes or payments accruing to the barangay treasury, disbursing...
Popcom-8 chief optimistic on full implementation of RH law under Duterte...
TACLOBAN CITY- The controversial reproductive health (RH) law is seen to be fully enforced under the current administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Thus said the regional director of the Commission on Population (Popcom) Elnora Pulma...
Human rights group says chilling effect on Pres. Duterte’s shoot-to-kill order against rebels
TACLOBAN CITY- A human rights group based in the city expressed their fear on the recent declaration of President Rodrigo Duterte to shoot-to-kill any members of the outlawed New People’s Army (NPA).
Joshua Sagdullas, spokesperson...