Seniors to receive increased monthly allowance from city gov’t
In Borongan City
TACLOBAN CITY – Senior citizens in Borongan City beginning this month are to receive an increase in their monthly monetary allowance as the city government passed and approved an ordinance for such...
Comelec to consider as candidates those who will file their COCs on October 1-8
For the 2025 elections
MANILA-Individuals intending to run in next year’s elections, take heed: the moment they file their certificates of candidacy, they will be considered official candidates for the positions they seek.
This prevents them...
Northern Samar youth, vulnerable groups get boost from short-term jobs program
TACLOBAN CITY — Out-of-school youth and other vulnerable groups in Northern Samar received more than just a paycheck from a recent short-term employment program—they gained hands-on experience, new skills, and renewed confidence.
The 10-day initiative,...
Northern Samar showcases sustainable tourism gems at Philippine Travel Mart 2025
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar’s natural wonders took center stage at the 36th Philippine Travel Mart, where the province’s exhibit drew attention for featuring two of its most iconic and sustainable destinations—the Lalaguna Mangrove...
DZR Airport reopens Iloilo and Davao flights; seen to boost tourism, economy
TACLOBAN CITY – Direct flights from Tacloban City to Iloilo and Davao have resumed as of October 29, strengthening Eastern Visayas’ connections to other parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.
This new connectivity is expected...
Visayas fast emerging as a hotspot for illegal tobacco trade, report says
Biliran tops list in EV
TACLOBAN CITY- The Visayas region is rapidly emerging as a new hotspot for the illegal cigarette trade, registering a 6% incidence rate, closely following Luzon’s 8%, according to data from...