Eastern Visayas sizzles under dangerous heat indices; residents urged to take precautions
TACLOBAN CITY — Several areas in Eastern Visayas continued to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday, May 27, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit outdoor activities and protect themselves from heat-related illnesses.
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DILG trains Tacloban barangay officials on mediation, digital governance
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Tacloban City Office has strengthened its campaign for effective grassroots governance by training barangay officials on alternative dispute resolution and digital governance...
DOH pushes expanded prenatal care program to protect mothers, newborns in Eastern...
TACLOBAN CITY — Health officials in Eastern Visayas are strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services through an expanded prenatal care program that encourages pregnant women to complete at least eight antenatal care (ANC) visits...
Pagasa warns of possible ‘Super El Niño’ amid rising temperatures
TACLOBAN CITY — State weather bureau Pagasa is closely monitoring the possible development of a “Super El Niño” phenomenon as extreme heat conditions continue to affect several parts of the country.
According to Lorenn Laurente...
EVSU rolls out livelihood program for women farmers in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY-The Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) has launched a new community-based initiative aimed at empowering women farmers and residents in Barangay 101, New Kawayan, this city, through livelihood and cooperative development programs.
Dubbed “Livelihood...