DZR Airport, 2 others among 21 facilities funded for modernization under 2026 GAA
Seen to improve connectivity, economic growth
TACLOBAN CITY — Three airports in Eastern Visayas, led by the Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport in Tacloban City, are among 21 airport facilities nationwide that will receive government...
RTC sentences Frenchie Mae Cumpio, co-accused for terrorism financing
12 to 18 years imprisonment
TACLOBAN CITY — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) here on Thursday, January 22, sentenced community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio to 12 to 18 years in prison after finding her guilty...
Ada displaces over 36,000 families in Eastern Visayas
Tropical depression triggers floods, landslides
TACLOBAN CITY — Tropical Depression Ada, which lashed Eastern Visayas over the weekend, has displaced more than 36,000 families and affected over 122,000 residents across the region, according to reports...
Rep. Tan welcomes fast-tracked repair of Maharlika Highway in Samar
As committed by PBBM
TACLOBAN CITY — Samar Representative Stephen James Tan(1st district) has welcomed the decision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to prioritize the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway this...
Lucy orders closure of maternity hospital
Due to alleged MOA violations
TACLOBAN CITY — The Ormoc City government has ordered the Ormoc Maternity and Children’s Hospital to cease operations, citing alleged violations of its agreement with the local government, including failure...
Eastern Samar Governor RV Evardone condemns killing of barangay chairman in Oras
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent ‘RV” Evardone strongly condemned the killing of a barangay chairman in Oras town, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that has no place...