EV population hits 4.6 million in 2024
The country’s 12th most populated region
TACLOBAN CITY – The population of Eastern Visayas has climbed to 4,625,929, according to the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday,...
3 EV mayors trapped in Israel
Amid ongoing conflict with Iran
TACLOBAN CITY – Three mayors from the region are currently stranded in Israel amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, after they were caught in the conflict while attending an...
Gov. Petilla backs expanded local government support fund
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Cites for Leyte’s priority projects
TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla lauded the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the expanded Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), saying the P58-billion national allocation...
Law firm to Varquez: show us the Vatican letter
On the sacking of Fr. Aclon
TACLOBAN CITY – A Manila-based legal firm has asked the Borongan diocese to produce a copy of the letter of Pope Francis dismissing its client, Fr. Pio Aclon, from...
Over 700 schools in EV shift to modular studies
Due to extreme heat
TACLOBAN CITY-The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that 788 schools in the region are now implementing modular or limited face-to-face classes due to extreme heat.
These schools cover from elementary up to...
DOH extends vaccination due to low coverage
Measles, rubella and polio shots ended last Feb.
TACLOBAN CITY-The measles-rubella and polio vaccination involving children here in the region has been extended until March 7 of this year after the campaign failed to reach...