Sambawan Island: hidden treasure no more
MARIPIPI, Biliran- This island town of more than 7,000 people could become among Eastern Visayas top tourist destinations. Maripipi, considered to be the farthest town in Biliran, is home to an island known as...
Radyo Abante: giving voice to Yolanda-hit broadcasters
TACLOBAN CITY-Radio broadcaster Leo Ladan, 44, has no other words except to say thank you to Misereor, German Catholic Bishops’ Organisation for Development Cooperation, and the World Vision International for funding “Radyo Abante,” a...
Yolanda survivor expressed gratitude to Red Cross for a new house
TABON-TABON, Leyte - Marivic Luban, 38, was busy assisting a mason putting red cement in the flooring of her soon-to-be home at Sitio Gubat, Mering village, this town. She happily welcomed her visitors, who...
Samar soldiers turn green
CALBIGA, Samar- Soldiers based this town have turned green as they planted close to 300 seedlings of various varieties not only for aesthetic purpose but also to help avert climate change. The soldiers, who...
Japanese actress donates $10,200 for Yolanda survivors
TACLOBAN CITY- A Japanese actress and writer Misako Konno has donated 1 million yen (approximately US$ 10,200) to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to help rebuild Yolanda-hit communities. The donation came as the...
With P2 million damages asked N.Samar Gov. Ong files libel rap against ex-Rep. Daza
TACLOBAN CITY- Northern Samar Governor Jose Ong slapped a libel charge against former congressman and governor, Raul Daza, for allegedly claiming that he was in Hong Kong and Macau while their province was reeling...