Business sector backs proposed Northern Samar-Sorsogon bridge
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TACLOBAN CITY – The business sector in Eastern Visayas is throwing its support behind the proposed construction of a bridge linking Northern Samar and Sorsogon, saying the project could improve the movement of goods,...
Biliran school threat prompts tighter security in Eastern Visayas
Upon order of PBGen. Cardiño
TACLOBAN CITY – Police have tightened security around schools across Eastern Visayas following the discovery of a threat letter at the Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) campus in Naval, as...
Bill pushes DOH tertiary hospital in every province
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Including in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – A proposed law seeking to establish at least one Department of Health (DOH) tertiary hospital in every province could expand access to specialized and critical medical services in...
EDC eyes P70-B redevelopment of Leyte geothermal facilities
ORMOC CITY — Energy Development Corp. (EDC) is looking to modernize its geothermal operations in Leyte through a proposed P70-billion redevelopment that could increase the province’s generating capacity by as much as 400 megawatts.
EDC...
RTWPB opens consultations on possible minimum wage hike
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board VIII (RTWPB-8) will begin consultations this month on a possible adjustment in the minimum wage rates in Eastern Visayas.
The consultations will be held from...
Dry spell threatens rice production in EV
Impact of El Niño
TACLOBAN CITY — Prolonged dry conditions have damaged at least 350 hectares of rice fields in parts of Eastern Visayas, with farmers facing an estimated P10 million in losses in Calbiga,...