PhilFIDA distributes abaca processing machines to farmer groups in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — Abaca farmers in Leyte are set to benefit from improved fiber processing after the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) regional office distributed three spindle stripping machines to farmer associations in...
PBBM strengthens disaster response, delivers aid, advances long-term solutions
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. intensified the government’s response to flooding and heavy rains from August 17–21, 2026, while advancing programs on social assistance, health, food security, infrastructure and public safety.
On August 17, Marcos...
DPWH limits Cabadiangan Bridge in Leyte to 5-ton vehicles
TACLOBAN CITY — Motorists using the Cabadiangan Bridge in Mayorga, Leyte, are now restricted to vehicles weighing no more than five metric tons following a temporary load limit imposed by the Department of Public...
Project Paglaum: ACC and Leyte Regional Prison launch college program for persons deprived of...
ABUYOG, Leyte- On August 4, 2026, Abuyog Community College (ACC) and Leyte Regional Prison (LRP) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement and officially launched the College Extension Program for Persons Deprived of Liberty, named...
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...