Borongan City gov’t hires former NPA rebels as forest guards
Program addresses security and environmental preservation
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Borongan City has launched an innovative initiative that merges environmental protection with efforts to combat insurgency by hiring former rebels as forest...
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...
Over 1 million students back to schools in EV; DepEd says opening was ‘generally...
TACLOBAN CITY – More than one million students across Eastern Visayas returned to their classrooms on Monday, June 16, as the Department of Education (DepEd) reported a “generally smooth, orderly, and peaceful” opening of...
Carabao for a dream: After 10-year struggle, graduate gets unlikely gift from grandfather
TACLOBAN CITY – While most graduates walk away from the stage with medals, flowers, or money bouquets, 28-year-old Kobe Brian Garcia received something far more unexpected — a carabao.
The gift wasn’t random. It was...
Northern Samar launches 3.18-megawatt hydroelectric plant in San Isidro
TACLOBAN CITY-Northern Samar has taken a significant step towards expanding its renewable energy capacity with the groundbreaking of a new 3.18-megawatt hydroelectric power plant in Barangay Happy Valley, San Isidro on Nov. 9.
The ceremony,...
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...