Eastern Visayas LGUs recognized for climate-resilient water and food security programs
TACLOBAN CITY — Several local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas were recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for their exemplary implementation of Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access)...
Amnesty board intensifies reintegration drive for former rebels across Samar Island
TACLOBAN CITY — The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) of Catbalogan has ramped up its peace and reconciliation initiatives by conducting a series of amnesty orientations and intake activities for former rebels (FRs) across Samar...
Successive earthquakes jolt Eastern Visayas; classes suspended, residents rattled
TACLOBAN CITY — Successive earthquakes over the past few days have shaken Eastern Visayas, disrupting classes, office work, and public activities as residents remain on alert for possible aftershocks.
On Friday, October 10, a magnitude...
GCash expands livelihood opportunities with the new GCash Pera Outlet Plus, bringing financial...
MANILA, Philippines- GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app with the largest cashless ecosystem, announced the official launch of the GCash Pera Outlet Plus. Designed to economically empower Nano, Micro and Small (NMS) businesses,...
PAF and JASDF conduct joint low-cost, low-altitude cargo airdrop under Doshin-Bayanihan 5-25
On October 9, 2025, a remarkable testament to partnership and shared compassion unfolded in the skies. A Philippine Air Force (PAF) C-130 and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-130 successfully conducted a Low-Cost,...
DSWD trains future mentors for ‘Tara, Basa!’ tutoring program in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has completed its four-day “Tara, Basa!” Tutoring Program Regional Training of Trainers on Capability Building Activities for Tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs),...