DA pledges continued aid to farmers amid global fuel pressures
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Eastern Visayas has assured the provincial government of Northern Samar of sustained agricultural support despite economic pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
DA-8 Regional...
Javier town eyes role as Eastern Visayas’ next agri-trading hub
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipality of Javier, Leyte is moving closer to becoming a major agricultural trading hub in Eastern Visayas following the final inspection of the Northeastern Leyte Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (NELAPTC) on...
Limasawa hog raisers rebuild livelihoods with DA ASF compensation
TACLOBAN CITY – Hog farmers in Limasawa, Southern Leyte are gradually bouncing back after the devastating African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, thanks to financial support from the Department of Agriculture (DA).
The aid is part...
Catarman launches three solar-powered irrigation projects to boost farming
TACLOBAN CITY – Farmers in Catarman, Northern Samar are set to benefit from three new solar-powered irrigation systems aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming in the municipality.
The projects, implemented by the...
DOT urges stricter water safety measures ahead of Holy Week tourism surge
TACLOBAN CITY — With the Lenten season approaching and an expected surge in domestic tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office VIII has issued a safety advisory calling for heightened precautions at beaches,...
Northern Samar awards scholarships to 20 aspiring nurses
TACLOBAN CITY—Twenty aspiring nurses from Northern Samar have taken a significant step toward their medical careers after receiving scholarship certificates from the provincial government under its Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) on March 26, 2026.
The...