Samar Island Natural Park edges closer to UNESCO World Heritage status
TACLOBAN CITY — After years of scientific study and inter-provincial collaboration, the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) has moved a step closer to gaining international recognition, following the formal submission of its UNESCO (United...
Northern Samar youth, vulnerable groups get boost from short-term jobs program
TACLOBAN CITY — Out-of-school youth and other vulnerable groups in Northern Samar received more than just a paycheck from a recent short-term employment program—they gained hands-on experience, new skills, and renewed confidence.
The 10-day initiative,...
Eastern Visayas LGU leaders join DOT masterclass on sustainable tourism
TACLOBAN CITY — Local government leaders and tourism officials from across Eastern Visayas have gathered here for a three-day masterclass aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism development in the region.
The training, organized by the Department...
Eastern Visayas dive gems take spotlight at Paris international dive expo
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas strengthened its push into the global dive tourism market as the Department of Tourism Region 8 (DOT-8) promoted the dive sites of Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, during the prestigious...
From Tacloban to the top: DVOREF College of Law makes bar exam history
TACLOBAN CITY — Far from the usual spotlight of Metro Manila, a law school in this city has quietly made its mark on the national stage.
The Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation (DVOREF) College...
From jail to skills: DOST helps PDLs in Maasin City build new opportunities
TACLOBAN CITY — Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Maasin City Jail will soon have new opportunities to learn skills and earn a livelihood, following a partnership between the Department of Science and...