DSWD, Leyte Regional Prison launch livelihood program for inmates, care facility residents
TACLOBAN CITY — Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Leyte Regional Prison in Abuyog, Leyte along with residents of government-run care facilities, will now have access to livelihood support under a new reintegration...
Samar opens new dialysis center to expand kidney care services
TACLOBAN CITY — Patients with kidney disease in Samar now have improved access to life-saving treatment following the opening of a new dialysis center at the Samar Provincial Hospital on March 18.
The facility aims...
Cup of Joe draws crowd with ‘Stardust’ tour in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY — Filipino pop-rock band Cup of Joe thrilled fans with a sold-out “Stardust” concert at the Tacloban Convention Center on March 21.
Organized by Enigma Events and Productions Inc., the show featured a...
Tingog pushes bill to scrap utility reconnection fees
TACLOBAN CITY — A bill seeking to eliminate reconnection fees for basic utilities has been filed in the House of Representatives amid rising costs of electricity, water, and internet services.
House Bill No. 8706, or...
Boy, 12, drowns in Palo River
TACLOBAN CITY — A 12-year-old boy died after drowning while swimming in a river in Palo, Leyte on Sunday morning, March 22.
The victim, identified only as “Gino,” a Grade 5 student from Barangay Arado,...
Northern Samar eyes food processing hub inside jail to boost inmate livelihood
TACLOBAN CITY — Authorities in Northern Samar are moving forward with plans to establish a food processing facility inside the provincial jail, aiming to equip inmates with livelihood skills and support their rehabilitation.
A joint...