Typhoon ‘Ramil’ batters Samar and nearby islands
Triggers floods, landslides, and mass evacuations
TACLOBAN CITY — Heavy rains and strong winds brought by Typhoon “Ramil” lashed across parts of Samar Island and nearby provinces over the weekend, triggering floods, landslides, and displacing...
Ex-DPWH exec rejects claim of FMR overpricing
Rep. Romualdez denies any wrongdoings
TACLOBAN CITY —A former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official have denied allegations that a P100-million farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Tacloban City was overpriced or politically influenced.
The...
EV lawmakers push for 28-km undersea tunnel or bridge
To connect Luzon and Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — Eighteen members of Congress from Eastern Visayas, led by House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, have jointly filed a bill seeking the construction of a 28-kilometer fixed...
N. Samar wind project gains ERC approval
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Part of Rep. Ongchuan’s renewable energy campaign
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar is set to emerge as a major player in the Philippines’ renewable energy drive after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the grid...
Push to create Samar Island Region gains renewed momentum
Rep. Libanan is the main proponent
TACLOBAN CITY – The proposal to establish a separate administrative region for Samar Island is once again gaining traction, as six legislators from the island have thrown their support...
Calbayog mayor, advocates oppose wind farm in protected landscape
Sec. Garin says all environmental laws must be complied
TACLOBAN CITY – Environment advocates and local officials in Calbayog City have raised strong opposition to the construction of a P20-billion wind power farm inside the...