P802 million proposed to hire 2,021 school counselors nationwide
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 2,000 additional guidance counselors could be deployed to public schools nationwide under a proposed P802-million allocation in the 2027 national budget, aimed at strengthening mental health and student support...
Region’s top wanted man arrested in Leyte over five rape charges
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested a man listed as the region’s top most wanted person in Palompon, Leyte, on Wednesday afternoon in an intelligence-driven operation over five counts of qualified rape of a minor.
The...
PhilFIDA distributes abaca processing machines to farmer groups in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — Abaca farmers in Leyte are set to benefit from improved fiber processing after the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) regional office distributed three spindle stripping machines to farmer associations in...
PBBM strengthens disaster response, delivers aid, advances long-term solutions
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. intensified the government’s response to flooding and heavy rains from August 17–21, 2026, while advancing programs on social assistance, health, food security, infrastructure and public safety.
On August 17, Marcos...
DPWH limits Cabadiangan Bridge in Leyte to 5-ton vehicles
TACLOBAN CITY — Motorists using the Cabadiangan Bridge in Mayorga, Leyte, are now restricted to vehicles weighing no more than five metric tons following a temporary load limit imposed by the Department of Public...
Project Paglaum: ACC and Leyte Regional Prison launch college program for persons deprived of...
ABUYOG, Leyte- On August 4, 2026, Abuyog Community College (ACC) and Leyte Regional Prison (LRP) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement and officially launched the College Extension Program for Persons Deprived of Liberty, named...