U.S.-supported workshops empower fisherfolk, strengthen coastal networks
MANILA-The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with IMPL-Project Philippines, trained over 180 fisherfolk from Zambales, Cagayan, and Sulu in a year-long program designed to expand their knowledge on sustainable fishing practices and...
Ombudsman opens assistance center in Northern Samar to bring services closer to the...
TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to make government services more accessible to residents in remote parts of Northern Samar, the Office of the Ombudsman has inaugurated its newest Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC) at...
PRO-8 distributes 150 PoC radios, strengthens police communication in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO-8) has distributed 150 push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) radios to all police stations across Eastern Visayas to strengthen field communication and improve operational coordination.
PBGen Jay Cumigad, PRO-8...
Bill seeks to institutionalize local economic development officers in LGUs
TACLOBAN CITY – A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to institutionalize the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) across all local government units (LGUs) in...
Grandmother and granddaughter killed in Baybay City highway accident
ORMOC CITY— A 72-year-old widow and her 17-year-old granddaughter died on the spot after being hit by a black Ford pickup truck while crossing the national highway in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Baybay City at...
PSA encourages integration of NID and foster collaboration among Relying Parties
MACROHON, SOUTHERN LEYTE- The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA RSSO 8), in collaboration with PSA Southern Leyte, successfully conducted the National ID Awareness Forum and Authentication Services Integration Coordination Meeting...