Global groups honor senior citizen from Matalom who planted thousands of mangroves
A senior citizen from Matalom, Leyte, who planted thousands of mangroves to protect his home and neighborhood from big waves caused by typhoons, was presented with the prestigious Normandy Honors for Peace with the...
TB cases are rising, says Tacloban CHO
TACLOBAN CITY-As the country observes National Tuberculosis Awareness Month this August, the Tacloban City Health Office (CHO) has noted that TB cases in the city are increasing every year, encouraging the public to take...
Inaugural go-live of 1st PSA-managed civil registry system (CRS) outlet in Naval, Biliran
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) officially announces the Opening of the very first PSA Managed Census Serbilis Outlet in PSA Biliran. The ceremony was held at PSA Biliran today led by National Statistician and...
4 arrested in a sting operation; drug den dismantled
In Palompon, Leyte
ORMOC CITY-Four persons were arrested by combined forces led by elements from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in a buy-bust operation in Palompon, Leyte on Saturday (April 6) at about 6:45...
U.S.-supported digital platforms to increase access to family planning resources in the Philippines
Manila—The United States government provided nearly P3.7 million ($66,500) in funding and technical assistance to support the launch of four digital platforms that help promote family planning and address teenage pregnancies in the Philippines.
As...
Russian national killed in a road accident
ORMOC CITY-A Russian national died on the spot after he was overrun by a wing van at about 5:40 am on Saturday (June 22) along Maharlika Highway in Barangay 99 Diit in Tacloban City.
The...