300 Tacloban families graduate from 4Ps, transition to self-sufficiency
TACLOBAN CITY – Three hundred families in this city have officially “graduated” from the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), marking a milestone in their journey from poverty to self-sufficiency.
The Department of Social Welfare...
Col. Sendaydiego takes helm of 801st Infantry Brigade in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The 801st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID) welcomed its new commander, Col. Arlino Sendaydiego, during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Daza, Hinabangan, Samar.
Sendaydiego,...
Eastern Visayas tops DSWD list for community resilience project rollout
TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas will have the biggest share of local government units (LGUs) implementing the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) – Panahon ng Pagkilos, a...
Higatangan Island submarine cable installation set to begin
Reliable power in sight
TACLOBAN CITY – A long-awaited upgrade in power reliability for Higatangan Island, Naval in Biliran is underway as the installation of a 4-kilometer submarine cable begins on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Officials...
La Paz town welcomes Miss Earth Philippines–Water Angel Rose Tambal in triumphant homecoming
LA PAZ, Leyte-This small town rolled out a heartfelt welcome on Friday, August 29, for Angel Rose Tambal, this year’s Miss Earth Philippines–Water, as she returned home after her successful stint in the national...
DA-PhilMech grants P17.4M worth of farm machinery to Northern Samar farmers
TACLOBAN CITY – Farmers in Northern Samar are set to benefit from nearly P17.5 million worth of modern agricultural machinery under the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) Rice Competitiveness...