DPWH ramps up dredging operations in major waterways in EV to mitigate flooding
TACLOBAN CITY— The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office is intensifying dredging operations in key waterways across Samar and Leyte to reduce the risk of flooding during the rainy season.
These ongoing...
Arteche to mark its 73rd founding anniversary with lined up activities
TACLOBAN CITY- The local government unit of town Arteche in Eastern Samar is to mark its 73rd founding anniversary on April 27 with a series of activities lined up.
For this year’s anniversary, the municipal...
New Year’s Eve celebration in EV ‘very peaceful,’ says police
TACLOBAN CITY-Police authorities here in the region declared the New Year’s Eve celebration as ‘very peaceful.’
In his report, Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos, police regional director, said that there was no stray bullet incident and...
NPA rebel killed in an encounter in Northern Samar
ORMOC CITY-An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with the government troops in the remote village of Catubig, Northern Samar on Saturday (Nov.25).
Information from the 8th Infantry...
Region’s dynasty families among major winners
TACLOBAN CITY-Major political families of the region are to continue their grips as they won during Monday’s midterm elections.
In Leyte, the Petilla and its subgroup Loreto-Cari families, continue to dominate its political landscape.
Governor Leopoldo...
Biliran launches ‘Bahay at Pag-asa’ program to rebuild homes for typhoon victims
TACLOBAN CITY — In the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon ‘Opong’, the provincial government of Biliran has launched the “Bahay at Pag-asa” (Home and Hope) program to provide shelter assistance to more...