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...
Back by the DOT, seniors now serve as tour guides
TACLOBAN CITY – About 35 elderly residents from Tacloban City and Palo town have undergone a community tour guiding training program organized by the regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT).
The initiative is...
Biliran guv to give away 10 laptop units to BiPSU ‘deserving’ students
TACLOBAN CITY – Biliran Governor Gerard Roger Espina has announced that he will be distributing 10 laptops to deserving university students of the Biliran Province State University (BiPSU).
The governor made this announcement through his...
N. Samar to mark its 59th founding anniversary with focus on tourism and investment
Month-long event
CATARMAN, Northern Samar- The provincial government of Northern Samar is to mark its 59th founding anniversary on June 19 with a month-long activities lined up.
The celebration began with a float parade competition last...
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...
Gov. Petilla: Leyte gov’t still owns Oriental Hotel
While confirming change of management
TACLOBAN CITY- Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla clarified that The Oriental Leyte remains under the ownership of the provincial government, dispelling any confusion about the status of the region’s...