Biliran launches cash-for-work program to save typhoon-hit rice farms
TACLOBAN CITY – The Biliran provincial government has begun a month-long cash-for-work program to help rice farmers recover from the heavy losses brought by Typhoon “Opong”, which severely damaged irrigation systems and farmlands across...
Leyte farmers, former seafarers get P2-M DOLE livelihood aid
TACLOBAN CITY— Sixty-three residents from Hilongos, Leyte, including farmers and former seafarers, have received P2 million worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office.
According to DOLE-8, the aid...
Drunk farmer arrested after firing gun at fisherman in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – A drunk farmer was arrested after allegedly firing shots at a fisherman in Barangay 8, Pambujan, Northern Samar, as police heightened their campaign against criminality in the province.
The Police Regional Office...
Net Zero Carbon Alliance expands to 41 firms, strengthening private sector push for climate...
ORMOC CITY – The Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) has expanded its membership to 41 private companies after welcoming eight new members this year, underscoring the growing commitment of the Philippine business sector to...
PIA stressed government IO’s critical roles in crisis communication
BAYBAY CITY – As disasters and public emergencies continue to pose challenges in the delivery of government services, the need for trained and upskilled government information officers has never been more urgent.
This was the...
Farmer nabbed for illegal gambling charges
ORMOC CITY— A 28-year-old farmer was arrested by local police on Wednesday morning, October 1, in Sitio Tuburan, Barangay Pawikan, Cabucgayan, Biliran for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling.
Police identified the suspect as alias...