Health execs: dengue fever cases are rising
Asks public to practice sanitation
TACLOBAN CITY- The health officials of this city are calling the public to strictly observe cleanliness in their surroundings as dengue fever cases here is increasing.
The increasing number of dengue...
Over 8,000 families hit by flooding; 7 fishermen missing
Shear line triggers the serious rainfall
TACLOBAN CITY- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Eastern Visayas said that 8,612 families consisting of 32,422 individuals were affected by the flooding incident caused by a shear...
Leyte rocks with 5.1 quake
Town’s main church sustains damage
TACLOBAN CITY- Classes and work in Leyte town, Leyte, were suspended on Monday (Jan.16) after it was rattled by a 5.1 magnitude quake on Sunday night.
Mayor James Arnold Ysidoro said...
PSA reports of 20.3% poverty incidence in EV in 2023
Higher compared to 2021 record
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday, April 15, reported that poverty incidence among families in the region was recorded at 20.3 percent, indicating that a significant...
Media urged to play crucial role in suicide prevention
Amid rising mental health concerns
CEBU CITY – As mental health issues continue to rise, media outlets are being called upon to educate their audiences on suicide prevention rather than merely reporting on tragic incidents.
This...
Borongan City project affected by USAID funding freeze
On orders of US Pres. Trump
TACLOBAN CITY – A climate resilience project in Borongan City led by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is facing uncertainty after former U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day...