Acidre welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s election, calls for unity and faith in challenging times
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog party-list Representative Jude Acidre joined Catholics worldwide in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
“We join...
Stricter weight limits imposed on San Juanico Bridge to protect structural integrity
TACLOBAN CITY – In an urgent move to preserve the structural integrity of the iconic San Juanico Bridge, authorities have imposed stricter weight limits, now allowing only light vehicles with a maximum axle load...
Gebulwangan’s long-awaited concrete bridge finally completed
CATARMAN, Northern Samar- Gebulwanganons dream turned into reality after the Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar 1st DEO finally completed the construction of a new concrete bridge-putting an end to years of...
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Mapanas, NSSDEO inspects vital infrastructures
NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar – The Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSSDEO) has conducted a rapid inspection of the road and bridge infrastructures in the...
New Tacloban DZR Airport terminal up for opening in 2026
TACLOBAN CITY – The new Tacloban Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport terminal building will be opened partially by 2026 as part of the long-term goal to meet international standards, officials said on Wednesday.
The construction of...
ACM glitch delays House Speaker Romualdez’s ballot casting by minutes
TACLOBAN CITY – House Speaker Martin Romualdez experienced a brief delay at his polling precinct on Monday, May 12, after the automated counting machine (ACM) initially failed to accept his ballot.
Romualdez, who is seeking...