Three Samar bishops back call to oppose mining in Giporlos, Balangiga
Could result in environmental degradation
TACLOBAN CITY — The three bishops of Samar Island have thrown their support behind a call for local governments in Giporlos and Balangiga, Eastern Samar, to oppose mining activities amid...
Giporlos mayor: No mining operations underway in town
Amid concern of residents
TACLOBAN CITY — Giporlos Mayor Gilbert Go has assured residents that no mining operations are currently taking place in the municipality, as he urged the public to disregard what he described...
NGCP denies role in looming power rate hike
As it unveils Leyte grid expansion projects
TACLOBAN CITY – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Thursday, July 16, distanced itself from the looming increase in electricity rates in Eastern Visayas, saying...
Cardinal Tagle urges faithful to resist ‘decay and corruption’ during Tacloban ...
TACLOBAN CITY — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Sunday, July 12, called on faithful to resist the “decay and corruption” afflicting society, saying only the Word of God can renew individuals and communities, as...
EV power consumers hit by record transmission charges
July bills surge
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 1.1 million electricity consumers across Eastern Visayas are paying significantly higher power bills this July after the region’s 11 electric cooperatives were assessed a record P572.9 million...
San Jose High students return to campus under tight security
Traumatized but resilient
TACLOBAN CITY — Students of San Jose National High School (SJNHS) returned to their campus on Monday, July 6, for the first time since the June 22 mass shooting that killed three...