Online shooting threats prompt suspension of classes in 2 Leyte schools
TACLOBAN CITY — Two public high schools in Calubian, Leyte, suspended classes on Monday, Aug. 24, after threats of a possible shooting circulated on social media, prompting police and school officials to step up...
Gov. Evardone backs expanded LGSF
Added funds can speed up E. Samar development
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Gov. Ralph Vincent “RV” Evardone has welcomed the national government’s expanded Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), saying additional funding could help the...
Eastern Visayas ramps up measles-rubella drive
90,110 children so far vaccinated
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 90,000 young children across the region have been vaccinated against measles and rubella in the first four days of a regionwide supplemental immunization campaign, but...
8 EV power distributors among country’s highest rates
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Due to generation cost
TACLOBAN CITY — Eight of Eastern Visayas’ 11 distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives were among the 20 power distributors with the highest residential electricity rates in the country in July,...
Rep. Ongchuan seeks lower system loss charges
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TACLOBAN CITY- Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan (2nd district) has asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to consider immediately lowering the system loss charges passed on to electricity consumers while Congress works on legislation...
Ormoc pours P2 billion into sports complex expansion
Eyes Palaro, Batang Pinoy
ORMOC CITY – The Ormoc City government is investing about P2 billion to expand its sports complex as it intensifies efforts to become Eastern Visayas’ premier sports hub and position itself...