Eastern Visayas local gov’ts, civil society lead in climate action, biodiversity conservation
TACLOBAN CITY- Local government and civil society leaders from Eastern Visayas join forces in spearheading the region’s climate action and biodiversity conservation.
“Few local governments in the Philippines talk about climate action, but the responsibility...
Manhunt on against barangay chairman who shot and killed a farmer
In Calbayog City
ORMOC CITY-A manhunt operation is being conducted by police in Calbayog City against a village chairman who absconded after killing his victim.
Joseph Bello, 43 and barangay chairman of Talahiban, Oquendo district, was...
Villareal execs throw support to curb problem of stunting growth among children
In Samar
TACLOBAN CITY- The municipal government of Villareal, Samar led by its mayor, Carlo Latorre throw its support to improve the nutrition conditions of the children, particularly in addressing the incidence of stunting growth.
The...
Drawing a better future: Kwentoon joins Globe’s Hapag Movement to boost local talent and...
In a unique blend of art and social awareness, Kwentoon, a Philippine start-up connecting young audiences to thoughtfully selected visual content, has teamed up with the Hapag Movement to help address involuntary hunger.
As part...
RTF8- ELCAC efforts show gains as more CTG members surrender
TACLOBAN CITY- The efforts of the government’s Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) in Eastern Visayas are showing gains as more members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered...
Treasurer’s Office reports increase in revenue collections
TACLOBAN CITY- The City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) here expressed confidence that it would be able to surpass its over P1.7 billion collection goal this year.
Jennifer S. Guy, the acting city treasurer, alluded to this...