Fuel aid rollout begins in Eastern Visayas cities; municipal drivers next ...
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has started releasing P5,000 cash assistance to thousands of tricycle drivers in key cities, with payouts for municipal beneficiaries set to...
P8.9 million shabu seized, high-value suspect arrested in a buy-bust in Dulag
TACLOBAN CITY– A suspected high-value drug personality was arrested and approximately P8.9 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated in a buy-bust operation late Thursday night, April 9, 2026, in San Jose, Dulag, Leyte.
The...
DA pledges continued aid to farmers amid global fuel pressures
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Eastern Visayas has assured the provincial government of Northern Samar of sustained agricultural support despite economic pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
DA-8 Regional...
Javier town eyes role as Eastern Visayas’ next agri-trading hub
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipality of Javier, Leyte is moving closer to becoming a major agricultural trading hub in Eastern Visayas following the final inspection of the Northeastern Leyte Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (NELAPTC) on...
Limasawa hog raisers rebuild livelihoods with DA ASF compensation
TACLOBAN CITY – Hog farmers in Limasawa, Southern Leyte are gradually bouncing back after the devastating African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, thanks to financial support from the Department of Agriculture (DA).
The aid is part...
Catarman launches three solar-powered irrigation projects to boost farming
TACLOBAN CITY – Farmers in Catarman, Northern Samar are set to benefit from three new solar-powered irrigation systems aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming in the municipality.
The projects, implemented by the...