Leyte Gov. Petilla pushes for media literacy in schools to combat fake news
TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla has called for the integration of media literacy into the basic education curriculum to counter the spread of fake news and misinformation.
“Fake news will not...
Pres. Marcos will lead ‘Yolanda’s commemorative program
9th anniversary
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will lead today’s 9th year of the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ that pummeled this city and other parts of Leyte and Samar.
The President is...
Tacloban among beneficiaries of US gov’t development- related funded program
TACLOBAN CITY- The United States government, in collaboration with the Philippine government, has initiated a groundbreaking partnership aimed at fostering the economic development of nine key cities in the country.
Among these areas is Tacloban...
DepEd Secretary Angara expresses concern over class suspensions due to typhoons
TACLOBAN CITY — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has raised concerns about the significant “learning loss” caused by the frequent suspension of classes due to typhoons and other natural disasters...
Speaker Romualdez welcomes improved survey ratings, vows to push more reforms
TACLOBAN CITY– House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez welcomed the results of the latest OCTA Research “Tugon ng Masa” survey, showing a significant increase in both his trust and performance ratings,...
Bill mandating use of bamboo-made furniture and fixtures among LGUs, and government...
TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte Rep. Anna Veloso-Tuazon expressed optimism that a bill mandating the use of bamboo-made products in government offices and local government units becoming law.
Veloso-Tuazon, representing Leyte’s third congressional district, stated that...