Ex- Balangiga mayor arrested over alleged graft violations
TACLOBAN CITY — Former Balangiga, Eastern Samar mayor Randy Graza was arrested by police after a court issued a warrant charging him with alleged violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, or Republic...
P9.75-B funding released to 108 state universities
TACLOBAN CITY — A total of P9.753 billion has been released by the national government to help 108 state universities and colleges (SUCs) settle funding deficiencies incurred while implementing the Free Higher Education Program...
OWWA strengthens OFW return, livelihood support in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continuing support for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) strengthens their reintegration into local communities by providing livelihood assistance that help them turn their skills and overseas experience...
21 arrested, P2.2 million in illegal fishing haul seized in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested 21 people and confiscated more than P2.2 million worth of illegally caught fish, fishing boats and equipment in a series of anti-illegal fishing operations conducted in three Eastern Visayas...
Rep. Acidre urges comprehensive review of school safety after Zamboanga shooting
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has called for a comprehensive review of school safety policies following the fatal shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School campus, saying recent...
Samar LGUs, barangays honored for good governance, environmental programs
TACLOBAN CITY — Local governments and barangays across Samar were recognized for their governance performance, environmental initiatives and innovative legislation during the province’s Samar Day celebration led by Gov. Sharee Ann Tan.
The awards highlighted...