New bridge seen to solve road closures due to perennial flooding in Eastern Samar
ARTECHE, Eastern Samar- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finally completed the construction of the new permanent Bigo Bridge viaduct that will address the road closures during flooding in the portion...
Filipino journalists devastated anew after CNN Philippines’ shutdown
TACLOBAN CITY- Filipino journalists have been devastated again following the closure of predominantly English-language media outfit CNN Philippines on January 29, 2024, some three years after the closure of another giant broadcast company ABS-CBN.
“It...
DTI N. Samar boosts MSME readiness for pre-Christmas trade fair
CATARMAN, Northern Samar (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Northern Samar prioritizes the resilience of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in its development efforts as it prepares for the...
DSWD targets over 73K new 4Ps beneficiaries in EV
TACLOBAN CITY- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Services (DSWD) here in the region is targeting 73,252 new beneficiaries under its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) for this year.
The new beneficiaries will replace...
San Juanico Bridge checkpoint raises fishery law compliance: BFAR
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has significantly improved the monitoring of transport of fish products to and from Leyte following the setting up of the first permanent fisheries...
Maasin police arrest newly identified drug suspect in buy-bust operation
MAASIN CITY — A 37-year-old man, identified only as alias “Alfy,” was arrested Tuesday afternoon in a buy-bust operation conducted by the City Drug Enforcement Team in Brgy. Bilibol, Maasin City.
Police recovered three sachets...