Eastern Samar fisherfolk, boatmen struggle as fuel prices surge
TACLOBAN CITY — Rising fuel prices are forcing fishermen and small boat operators in Eastern Samar to adopt drastic measures to sustain their livelihoods, prompting renewed calls for immediate price relief.
In the island village...
Rep. Yap forms grassroots livelihood groups to address lack of employment and income among...
In Southern Leyte
SOGOD, Southern Leyte- More than 200 villages in the second district of Southern Leyte are benefiting from a livelihood project initiated by Rep. Christopherson Yap of the province’s second congressional district.
Yap said...
‘Himorasak’ Festival in Matag-ob, Leyte gaining traction among tourists
Now on its 3rd year
MATAG-OB, Leyte-Now in its third year, the ‘Himorasak’ Festival in Matag-ob is beginning to attract a growing number of tourists, both local and foreign.
Mayor Bernardino “Bernie” Tacoy sees this as...
Northern Samar wins DOE sustainable energy award for renewable power push
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Northern Samar has earned national recognition for its strong push toward renewable energy development after bagging the Sustainable Energy Award in the Local Government Unit (LGU) category...
Northern Samar’s anti-insurgency model draws national attention as Ilocos delegation benchmarks its peace...
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar’s sustained campaign to end decades-long NPA insurgency — anchored on intensive reintegration programs and community-based peace initiatives — continues to draw nationwide recognition, most recently from the Ilocos Region,...
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...