Ormoc City to launch P12 million mariculture park to boost aquaculture and fisherfolk livelihoods
TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)in the region, in partnership with the city government of Ormoc, is set to launch the Ormoc Mariculture Park in December 2025 — a...
Sen. Lapid laments bias against showbiz personalities in politics
The senator is seeking for another term in this year’s polls
TACLOBAN CITY – Reelectionist Senator Lito Lapid expressed disappointment over the continued bias against showbiz personalities like him who seek public office.
Several actors and...
Palo town showcases local foods; sets as a culinary heritage hub
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipal government of Palo, Leyte is embarking on a culinary initiative to compile a culinary book, aiming to document various dishes and traditional ingredients used by the town’s residents in...
Oceana alarm on increasing poverty, malnutrition problem in Samar coastal areas
TACLOBAN CITY-A marine conservation group, Oceana, has disclosed that poverty incidence in coastal areas in Samar and Northern Samar provinces remains alarmingly high.
Based on the study commissioned by Oceana conducted by the Food and...
US Embassy hosts annual media seminar focusing on energy security
Part of the US-PH relations
ILOILO CITY– More than 20 journalists across the country attended a two-day media seminar sponsored by the US Embassy in the Philippines which delved into the theme of energy security.
The...
DOLE asks biz owners to comply with the P25 wage hike
Part of the two-tranche wage order
TACLOBAN CITY-The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here in the region reminded business owners that they have to implement the second tranche of the recently-issued wage order beginning...