Classes, work suspended in several parts of the region
Due to threat of ‘Egay’
TACLOBAN CITY-Several local governments in Samar and Biliran provinces have cancelled classes and work due to Typhoon ‘Egay’ on Monday (July 24).
In Biliran, among the local governments that suspended classes...
Varquez led prayer rally against mining operations
Bishop cites ‘horrific effects’ to environment
TACLOBAN CITY- Thousands of people from all parts of Samar parishes conducted a prayer rally on Monday (August 7) to voice out their strong opposition against mining operations, particularly...
B/Gen. Calanoga assumes post as E. Visayas top cop
A human rights advocate
PALO, Leyte- A human rights defender is the new police director for Eastern Visayas.
B/Gen. Vincent Calanoga assumed his post on Saturday (May 6) during a turnover ceremony at the Camp Ruperto...
Prelates renew call for Samar Region creation
Move could result in development, they say
TACLOBAN CITY – Church officials of Samar Island has revived on their earlier call to create a Samar Region, comprising the three Samar provinces.
This call was made during...
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...
PCGG leases Marcos properties to a private company
DSCSP plans to renovate Shrine, library
TACLOBAN CITY- The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) has leased out the two sequestered Marcos properties here in a city to a private corporation.
The People’s Center and Library...