Northern Samar backs national-LGU partnership to fast-track 4,000 new classrooms
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar Governor Harris Ongchuan has expressed support for the national government’s initiative to directly involve local government units (LGUs) in accelerating the construction of much-needed classrooms across the country.
Ongchuan joined...
DA warns of farming, environmental risks amid MacArthur black sand mining dispute
TACLOBAN CITY — As opposition mounts against proposed black sand mining operations in MacArthur, Leyte, the Department of Agriculture in Eastern Visayas (DA-8) has warned that mining activities could cause long-term damage to agricultural...
MacArthur mayor seeks calm, legal resolution amid mining Concerns
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipal government of MacArthur in Leyte has appealed for calm and lawful dialogue following public concerns over reported mining activities within the town.
In an official statement issued on Sunday, Feb.15,...
Eastern Visayas agencies unite for SLP’s zero hunger drive
TACLOBAN CITY — In a bid to strengthen food security and reduce poverty in vulnerable communities, the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has convened government agencies, state universities, and development partners in Eastern Visayas to...
146 ‘Pulis sa Barangay’ deployed to Leyte’s 3rd, 4th districts to boost security
TACLOBAN CITY — In a move to reinforce grassroots security and deter criminal activities, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has redeployed 146 police personnel under its “Pulis sa Barangay” program to key areas...
Ormoc City, PRO-8 sign pact to boost disaster preparedness and crime prevention
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) and the Ormoc City government have formalized a partnership aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and crime prevention efforts at the community level.
The collaboration was sealed...