DA to remove brand labels on imported rice to stop price manipulation
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it would remove brand labels on imported rice to combat alleged price manipulation in local markets.
In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said...
ChEd distributes allowances to Eastern Samar coconut farmer scholars
TACLOBAN CITY– The Commission on Higher Education (ChEd) in the region has distributed the first-semester allowances for new scholars under the Scholarship for Coconut Farmers and their Families (CoScho) program.
The ceremonial event, led by...
Red tide lifted at Cancabato, Guiuan bays
Still up in several bays
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas has lifted the local red tide warnings in Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City, and the coastal waters...
Soldiers from 802nd IB bring Christmas cheer to Ormoc City villagers
TACLOBAN CITY – Residents of a sitio in Barangay Sumangga, Ormoc City, received an early Christmas gift from the 802nd Infantry Brigade personnel through their heartwarming “Santa Patrol” initiative.
Led by Brigade Commander B/Gen Noel...
Village watchman receives new home from Northern Samar police
TACLOBAN CITY – A chief tanod or village watchman from Pambujan, Northern Samar, is the beneficiary of a new home, courtesy of the Northern Samar Police Provincial Office’s (NSPPO) ‘Bagong Bahay, Bagong Pag-asa: Pamaskong...
E. Visayas cops remind public to avoid 28 banned firecrackers
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office in Eastern Visayas has reminded the public to refrain from using 28 prohibited firecrackers.
The Police Regional Office-8 (PRO-8) posted on its social media account...