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...
School heads welcome “Tara, Basa” program for Grade 1 students in Tacloban City
Over 1,260 school kids to benefit the program
TACLOBAN CITY – Approximately 1,260 Grade 1 students from various public schools in the city will participate in the government’s “Tara, Basa” program, aimed at improving reading...
Catbalogan cracks down on dumping to save polluted Antiao River
TACLOBAN CITY — The Catbalogan city government has ordered a stricter crackdown on illegal dumping and improper waste disposal as pollution continues to threaten the Antiao River, the city’s main waterway.
Mayor Dexter Uy directed...
Alfred re-elected; Raymund elected as vice mayor
Dandee wins!
TACLOBAN CITY — Mayor Alfred Romualdez secured his third and final term as chief executive of the city, with his son Raymund Romualdez winning the vice mayoral seat in the 2025 local elections.
Seven...
DOT: No impact felt yet
San Juanico lighting project
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for more vibrant economic activities near the San Juanico Bridge two months after the official switch-on of the bridge lighting project.
Despite...
N. Samar welcomes Bishop Boco
3rd bishop of the Catarman Diocese
TACLOBAN CITY- The people of Northern Samar, led by their provincial government, have extended their congratulations to Bishop Nolly Buco following his appointment as the new bishop of the...