DA rolls out 150-hectare rice derby in Eastern Samar to boost harvests
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 200 farmers in Eastern Samar are taking part in a large-scale field demonstration of modern rice farming technologies as the Department of Agriculture (DA) seeks to identify innovations that...
Northern Samar revives hybrid work setup to cut fuel, power costs
TACLOBAN CITY — The Northern Samar provincial government has reinstated a hybrid work arrangement for eligible employees as part of its cost-cutting measures amid rising fuel prices and electricity costs.
Governor Harris Ongchuan signed Executive...
Leyeco II maintains low power rates, reports strong 2025 performance
PALO, Leyte — Leyte II Electric Cooperative (Leyeco II) maintained one of the lowest residential electricity rates in the country while posting strong operational performance in 2025, even as electricity demand continued to rise...
Tacloban Rotary Club strengthens media partnership to boost public awareness of community projects
TACLOBAN CITY — The Rotary Club of Tacloban, the oldest Rotary club in Eastern Visayas, is strengthening its information campaign to raise public awareness of its community service programs and encourage greater participation in...
Samar leaders unite to seek UNESCO World Heritage status ...
TACLOBAN CITY — Leaders of the three Samar Island provinces have joined forces to push for the inclusion of the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP), the country’s largest terrestrial protected area, on the UNESCO...
Borongan City declared insurgency-free, placed under stable peace and security status
BORONGAN CITY – This city has been officially declared under a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC), marking what government and military officials described as a major milestone in Eastern Samar’s decades-long campaign...