Councilor Romualdez pushes for solar-powered water systems to address Tacloban shortage
TACLOBAN CITY – City Councilor Ferdinand Martin “Marty” Romualdez Jr. is spearheading efforts to bring solar-powered water systems to Tacloban’s most water-deprived communities, aiming to ease the city’s chronic water shortage.
Romualdez met with officials...
Farmers raise alarm on P20 rice
Pangilinan calls it as ‘stopgap’ measure
TACLOBAN CITY – While President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s plan to sell rice at P20 per kilogram has drawn praise from consumers, it has sparked concern among rice farmers...
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...
Eight finalists announced for the 1st ‘Kanta Binisaya’ Choral Competition
TACLOBAN CITY- The Department of Tourism (DOT-8) has announced the eight finalists competing for the title of the first champion of the ‘Kanta Binisaya’ Choral Competition.
At least 19 choral groups from various regions in...
Alfred’s ally questions vice mayoral bet’s use of Romualdez surname
TACLOBAN CITY – A close confidante of Mayor Alfred Romualdez has questioned the legitimacy of a vice mayoralty candidate’s use of the Romualdez surname, saying the candidate is not legally a member of the...
Eastern Samar officials endorse Evardone and Libanan for 2025 polls
Evardone for reelection while Libanan for congressman
TACLOBAN CITY — Election season is heating up in Eastern Samar as Governor Ben Evardone and Rep. Marcelino Libanan of the 4Ps party-list group seem ready to join...