Calbayog declares ‘Hadang Festival’ as its official city celebration, ending cultural debate
TACLOBAN CITY – After years of debate over cultural identity and representation, Calbayog City has formally institutionalized the ‘Hadang Festival’ as its official city festival, dropping the previously used ‘Sarakiki-Hadang’ branding.
The move was made...
Rep. Libanan urges PH and China to find ways to defuse maritime row
TACLOBAN CITY – House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan urged both the Philippines and China to collaborate in defusing escalating tensions over a maritime dispute, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts in...
70 inmates complete TESDA vocational training in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 70 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Northern Samar Provincial Jail (NSPJ) in Bobon town have successfully completed vocational training programs facilitated by the Technical Education and Skills...
Eastern Visayas workers to receive P30 wage hike under new Wage Order No. 24
TACLOBAN CITY—The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) of Eastern Visayas has approved a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in the region following extensive consultations and public hearings.
Issued on...
Kananga names new representative for the Miss Universe Philippine competition
After withdrawal of original bet
TACLOBAN CITY- The town of Kananga in Leyte will be sending its new candidate following the withdrawal of its original contender for this year’s Miss Universe Philippines competition.
This was announced...
Mayor Agda cites poverty, inaccessibility as barriers to lasting peace
TACLOBAN CITY – While Borongan City, the capital of Eastern Samar, is no longer home to active members of the New People’s Army (NPA), Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda said the local government is...