Libanan defends 4Ps, says program proven to lift families from poverty
TACLOBAN CITY – House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has rejected calls to scrap the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), insisting that the conditional cash transfer scheme has consistently delivered results in reducing poverty...
PRO 8 chief Capoy honors outstanding cops in first Flag Ceremony
TACLOBAN CITY – Police Brigadier General Jason Capoy, newly installed regional director of Police Regional Office 8, led his first Monday flag-raising ceremony on Monday, August 11 recognizing outstanding PNP personnel for exemplary service.
Awardees...
BFAR-8 surpasses annual bangus fry production target in just six months
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Eastern Visayas (BFAR-8) has achieved its annual bangus fry production target in just the first half of 2025, marking a significant boost for...
Sta. Margarita’s Kyrus Babon crowned Mutya han Samar 2025, advocates mental health awareness
TACLOBAN CITY — Kyrus Babon of Sta. Margarita town was crowned Mutya han Samar 2025, winning over the judges not only with her beauty and poise, but also with her heartfelt advocacy for breaking...
Samar marks 184th founding anniversary with call for unity, tribute to heritage
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Samar marked its 184th founding anniversary on Monday, August 11, 2025, with the ‘Adlaw han Samar’ commemorative program at the provincial capitol grounds in Catbalogan City, gathering leaders,...
DA-RFO 8 supports Pabulhon Festival
MAASIN CITY- The Department of Agriculture- Regional Office 8 is proud to support the Pabulhon Festival of Maasin, Southern Leyte with its theme: “Maasin@ 25: A Silver journey of a City bonded by FAITH,...