PSA reports increased employment rate in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the employment rate in Eastern Visayas increased to 96.9 percent in October 2024, up from 95.8 percent in October 2023.
According to PSA data, this...
Man, accused of statutory rape, arrested in Biliran
ORMOC CITY-The local police in Culaba, Biliran intensified their campaign against wanted persons apprehended with the arrest of a man considered among the region’s most wanted on Saturday(May 4) in Barangay Virginia of the...
U.S., Philippines inaugurate P54 million Coast Guard vessel maintenance facility
MANILA-On May 9, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Y. Robert Ewing and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Deputy Commandant for Administration Vice Admiral Allan Victor Dela Vega inaugurated the PCG’s new P54 million ($950,000) vessel...
2 dead, 6 rescued after motorboat capsizes in Northern Samar
ORMOC CITY-Tragedy struck late when a motorboat carrying passengers capsized off the waters in Laoang, Northern Samar on Dec.29, 2024 due to large waves, resulting in the deaths of two elderly passengers while six...
DPWH-8 shares holiday cheer with outreach programs
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office 8 is spreading holiday cheer this December with outreach programs for various communities in Eastern Visayas.
On December 2, DPWH-8, led by...
Group pitches in to curb PH rising cases of teen mothers
TACLOBAN CITY- Josie realizes the importance of positive parenting in taking care of her young child, Maria (not her real name).
“Looking back, I realize the significance of equipping my children with the tools to...