DILG turns over P2.5M solar streetlight project in Maydolong, Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Eastern Samar has formally turned over a solar-powered street lighting system to Barangay Camada in Maydolong town on May 5, 2026,...
Eastern Visayas posts USD 24.37 trade deficit in January 2026
TACLOBAN CITY- Eastern Visayas recorded a trade deficit of USD 24.37 million in January 2026. This marks a reversal from the USD 25.80 million surplus reported in January last year.
The region’s trade performance was...
Merchandiser gunned down in Calbayog City night shooting
ORMOC CITY— A 23-year-old merchandiser was shot dead by still-unidentified assailants in a late-night attack on Saturday, May 2 in Calbayog City, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Police identified the victim only as “Kevin,” a...
DSWD-8 rolls out emergency aid to families affected by Eastern Visayas quake
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Eastern Visayas (DSWD-8) has started distributing emergency cash assistance and relief supplies to families affected by the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that jolted parts...
Wanted man in child abuse-related lasciviousness case arrested in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY — A 42-year-old man facing charges for acts of lasciviousness in relation to the country’s child protection law was arrested by police during an operation in Barangay 84, San Jose here on...
Fisherfolk seek immediate assistance amid Balikatan activities in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY – Fisherfolk in Tacloban City are calling for the immediate release of financial assistance after fishing activities in parts of San Pedro Bay were disrupted by the ongoing preparations and operations for...