Classes, work suspended in Northern and Eastern Samar
Due to shearline
TACLOBAN CITY — Local authorities in Northern and Eastern Samar suspended classes at all levels and government work on Monday, February 9, as heavy rains brought by a shear line caused flooding,...
Gov. Tan backs DPWH move to assign big contractors for Maharlika Highway rehab
As promised by Sec. Dizon
TACLOBAN CITY — Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan has welcomed the decision of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to tap large construction firms for the...
Over 500 Borongan City JO workers told to stop work
Due to budget deadlock
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 500 job order (JO) workers of the Borongan City government were abruptly ordered to stop reporting for work on Friday, January 30, after the city failed...
Gov. Espina on dynasties: Let results speak
With anti-dynasty bills discussed in Congress
TACLOBAN CITY — As Congress debates proposals to restrict political dynasties, Biliran Governor Rogelio Espina said he does not oppose the passage of anti-dynasty legislation but cautioned against equating...
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...