Alfred: 30-ton trucks eyed on San Juanico Bridge as rehab progresses
The current load limit set at 15-ton
TACLOBAN CITY — Heavier vehicles weighing up to 30 tons may soon be allowed to cross the San Juanico Bridge as authorities study further easing of load restrictions...
PBBM orders strict, regular inspections as San Juanico Bridge reopens to heavier trucks
Retro works cost P1.1 billion
TACLOBAN CITY — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, Dec. 12, inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the 52-year-old San Juanico Bridge and ordered strict, regular inspections of the structure,...
North Samar named national champion for renewable energy push
Citation from DOE
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar has emerged as the country’s top local government unit in renewable energy (RE) development after being named the sole winner in the local government unit category of...
Work, classes, and sea travel suspended
TACLOBAN CHRISTMAS VILLAGE. The historic Price Mansion in Tacloban City transforms into a festive Christmas village once again, with twinkling lights and a beautifully adorned Christmas tree bringing holiday cheer to the iconic building....
Calbayog mayor backs wind project
But rejects turbines in protected watershed
TACLOBAN CITY — Calbayog City Mayor Raymund Uy clarified that he is not against the establishment of a major wind energy project in the city but firmly opposes the...
Borongan bishop urges peaceful support for anti-corruption protests on Nov. 30
Call for transparency, accountability
TACLOBAN CITY — Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez has called on Catholics in Eastern Samar to participate in the nationwide anti-corruption demonstrations on November 30, underscoring the importance of peaceful civic action...