EDC Leyte marked environment month with tree-planting, youth engagement
ORMOC CITY- The Energy Development Corporation (EDC)–Leyte Geothermal Facility marked Philippine Environment Month last month with a series of meaningful activities focused on reforestation, biodiversity, and youth involvement.
Among the highlights was a tree-growing activity...
Man found shot dead in Baybay City; police launch hunt for suspects
ORMOC CITY – A man known only by the alias “Bert” was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Sitio Tipay, Barangay Sta. Cruz, Baybay City around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
According...
U.S.-supported workshops empower fisherfolk, strengthen coastal networks
MANILA-The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with IMPL-Project Philippines, trained over 180 fisherfolk from Zambales, Cagayan, and Sulu in a year-long program designed to expand their knowledge on sustainable fishing practices and...
Ombudsman opens assistance center in Northern Samar to bring services closer to the...
TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to make government services more accessible to residents in remote parts of Northern Samar, the Office of the Ombudsman has inaugurated its newest Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC) at...
PRO-8 distributes 150 PoC radios, strengthens police communication in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO-8) has distributed 150 push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) radios to all police stations across Eastern Visayas to strengthen field communication and improve operational coordination.
PBGen Jay Cumigad, PRO-8...
Bill seeks to institutionalize local economic development officers in LGUs
TACLOBAN CITY – A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to institutionalize the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) across all local government units (LGUs) in...