Drinking session turns deadly in Ormoc City
ORMOC CITY- A construction worker died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital after being stabbed by his drinking companion early Thursday morning, November 7, in Sitio Camia, Barangay Guintiguian, this city.
The victim was...
Disaster-stricken homeowners in Leyte, Tacloban get shelter assistance from DHSUD
TACLOBAN CITY- Twenty-one disaster-stricken homeowners from Leyte and Tacloban recently received cash relief assistance from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Regional Office VIII.
As highlight of their 6th year anniversary, DHSUD...
Samar bishops to lead peace negotiations in Samar
BORONGAN CITY-The three bishops of Samar Island vowed to lead the peace negotiations with the insurgents in Samar.
During the 43rd Samar Island for Peace and Development (SIPPAD) assembly held on Thursday (Feb.20), Borongan City...
Rice competitiveness fund benefits nearly 5,000 farmers in Eastern Samar
BORONGAN CITY-A total of 4,968 rice farmers from seven municipalities in Eastern Samar, namely Jipapad, Arteche, Dolores, Oras, Sulat, Can-avid, and Maslog, received financial assistance during the distribution of the Universal Storefront Services Corporation...
Tacloban council passes ordinance increasing fees for pre-wedding orientation and counseling
Poor couples exempted from the increased fees
TACLOBAN CITY- Couples who are planning to get married should put additional budget as the city council here has approved an ordinance increasing fees on marriage orientation and...
Fr. Alvero says he has the support of Archbishop Du in the fight...
MIPC maintains that they are not destroying environment
TACLOBAN CITY- A parish priest who openly opposes mining activity in MacArthur town in Leyte province said that he has the support of Archbishop John Du of...