EV provinces get share of P321-M ‘Basyang’ aid
As committed by Pres. Marcos
TACLOBAN CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P321 million in financial assistance to provinces and cities affected by Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha), with...
Alfred urges civility amid rain-day row
“Cancel it now” post
TACLOBAN CITY- A late-night online rant over suspended classes pushed Mayor Alfred Romualdez to publicly appeal for civility, reminding residents that weather-related decisions are based on safety — not social media...
Classes, work suspended in Northern and Eastern Samar
Due to shearline
TACLOBAN CITY — Local authorities in Northern and Eastern Samar suspended classes at all levels and government work on Monday, February 9, as heavy rains brought by a shear line caused flooding,...
Gov. Tan backs DPWH move to assign big contractors for Maharlika Highway rehab
As promised by Sec. Dizon
TACLOBAN CITY — Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan has welcomed the decision of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to tap large construction firms for the...
Over 500 Borongan City JO workers told to stop work
Due to budget deadlock
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 500 job order (JO) workers of the Borongan City government were abruptly ordered to stop reporting for work on Friday, January 30, after the city failed...
Gov. Espina on dynasties: Let results speak
With anti-dynasty bills discussed in Congress
TACLOBAN CITY — As Congress debates proposals to restrict political dynasties, Biliran Governor Rogelio Espina said he does not oppose the passage of anti-dynasty legislation but cautioned against equating...