Roxas commends disaster-ready LGUS, calls on mayors to build better, safer communities
Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas lauded local officials who worked round the clock in leading their constituents to safer grounds before the onslaught of typhoon Glenda, saying their efforts were responsible for...
Public school in Borongan City receives two-storey school building from DPWH
BORONGAN CITY- The Department of Public Works and Highways– Eastern Samar District Engineering Office (DPWH-ESDEO) formally turned over a two-storey, eight-classroom school building to Eugenio S. Daza Pilot Elementary School (ESDPES),this city.
Engr. Manolo Rojas,...
7 persons rescued after their motorized banca capsized in Babatngon town
ORMOC CITY- Seven passengers on board a motorized banca were rescued after the boat they were on board capsized after encountering big waves in Babatngon, Leyte on Saturday (Jan.4).
The sea mishap happened along a...
Basey to commemorate Yolanda’s first year
BASEY, Samar- Officials and residents of this town are now readying activities to commemorate the first year anniversary of supertyphoon Yolanda. Basey is one of the two hard-hit areas in Samar when Yolanda barreled its...
12 floats, dance contingents to compete in Sangyaw Parade of Lights on June 29
TACLOBAN CITY-Twelve lighted and decorated floats and 12 contingents of dancers depicting the rich history and cultural heritage of the city will parade along the main streets of Tacloban as part of the Sangyaw...
Book on Yolanda launched in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY- A book detailing the pain and suffering of the victims of the massive disaster that was supertyphoon Yolanda was recently launched. The book, “Typhoon Haiyan the Untold Story: A Story of Hope...