Borongan City honors elderly with cash gifts and expands support programs for senior citizens
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 73 senior citizens from Borongan City recently received financial gifts from the national government through the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) as part of efforts to recognize...
Palo town to mark its 429th fiesta celebration with series of activities
TACLOBAN CITY-This year’s town fiesta celebration of Palo, Leyte are in full swing with the opening of a grand carnival featuring thrilling rides, games, and treats. The festivities honor its patron saint, Señor San...
Ombudsman suspends Burauen mayor over irregular marriage certificate signing
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the six-month suspension without pay of Burauen, Leyte Mayor Fe Renomeron for signing a marriage certificate in 2014 despite not having personally officiated the...
Philippines welcomes new batch of Peace Corps volunteers
MANILA- On July 14, the U.S. Peace Corps in the Philippines welcomed the arrival in Manila of 48 American Volunteers and seven short-term Response Volunteers who will serve alongside Filipino partners to support education,...
Northern Samar from one of the poorest to one of the most improved provinces...
‘Malayo Pa Pero Malayo Na”
There was a time when a simple meal of rice and dried fish, or bulad was enough. For many families in Northern Samar, that was not just a choice it...
Village official shot dead in Calbayog City
TACLOBAN CITY- An incumbent barangay chairman was shot dead while his wife sustained a gunshot wound after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the couple in broad daylight on Wednesday, July 23 in Calbayog City.
The...