5.8 quake shakes EV
Strongest in 11 years
TACLOBAN CITY-A 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled several parts of the region on Friday evening (May 3) with no major damages reported though two women were hurt.
In Abuyog town, the epicenter of...
Leyte town faces upsurge of dengue fever cases
By: ROEL T. AMAZONA
STA. FE, Leyte –The municipal government here is facing a serious problem on dengue fever with more than 100 people, mostly children, have been affected by the mosquito-causing ailment.
As part...
Pres. Marcos sets P1.4B for Maharlika rehab
Total repair would need P29 Billion
TACLOBAN CITY - President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that he would allocate P1.4 billion for the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway, particularly in Samar province.
The President made this...
Gov. Evardone sees anti-poverty programs as key factor
Among provinces with fast growth
TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Samar’s inclusion among the country’s fastest-growing provinces is largely attributed to the various anti-poverty programs implemented by the provincial government, Governor Ben Evardone said.
As he prepares...
Northern Samar under state of calamity due to ‘Usman’
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – This province is now under a state of calamity due to the massive damages left behind by tropical depression ‘Usman’ that also saw eight people killed and one still missing.
During...
Uy professes innocence; ready to face probe
Implicated in the slaying of Mayor Aquino
TACLOBAN CITY- A political rival of slain Calbayog City Mayor Ronald Aquino said that he has nothing to do with the killing of the said mayor and is...