PTSI eyes Biliran as future TB-free province through targeted island campaign
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc. (PTSI) is eyeing the island province of Biliran in Eastern Visayas as one of the first provinces in the country to be declared tuberculosis-free.
This was disclosed...
Samar town imposes control measures after ASF case detected
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipal government of Pinabacdao, Samar has activated strict measures to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after a hog from Barangay Obayan of said town tested positive for...
SEC warns public after alleged P11M investment scam in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Eastern Visayas is urging the public to stay vigilant against suspicious investment schemes following reports of an alleged scam in Can-avid, Eastern Samar.
SEC-8 Regional...
NGO calls for tighter implementation of laws on online sexual abuse of children
TACLOBAN CITY – Where the internet promises boundless opportunities for education, connection, and entertainment, a dark story lurks in the shadows of online platforms that of livestreaming of online sexual abuse of children.
A recent...
Top drug suspect in Eastern Visayas nabbed in Catarman buy-bust
TACLOBAN CITY- A 43-year-old man listed as Eastern Visayas’ No. 10 drug personality was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cawayan, Catarman in Northern Samar, authorities reported.
The suspect, identified only as alias “Manuel,”...
Globe reaffirms commitment to cooperate with Marcos administration for GIDA development
Globe reiterates its commitment to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to bring inclusive development to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), following the priorities laid out in the 2025 State of the Nation...