New DPWH Leyte 2nd district engineer vows to sustain gains, improve public service
TACLOBAN CITY — Newly appointed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineer Leandro Visorde has vowed to sustain the district office’s existing best practices while pursuing improvements in its infrastructure...
DSWD rolls out UPLIFT cash aid in Eastern Visayas, targets 17,219 beneficiaries
TACLOBAN CITY — A total of 17,219 poor and low-income households in Eastern Visayas are set to receive initial cash assistance under a national government program designed to help families cope with rising living...
DA releases P120 million in cash aid to 50,000 Eastern Visayas farmers, fisherfolk
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 50,000 farmers and fisherfolk across Eastern Visayas have received a total of P120 million in financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) under the Presidential Assistance to Farmers...
Rep. Romualdez seeks national agriculture education system to boost food security
TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has filed a bill seeking to establish a National Agriculture Education System (NAES) aim to strengthen agricultural education, encourage more young Filipinos to pursue careers in farming,...
DPWH imposes temporary lane closure on Leyte highway section
TACLOBAN CITY – Motorists traveling along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc Road are advised to expect slower traffic after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) temporarily closed two lanes of a four-lane highway section in...
Peace Corps marks 65 years of service, welcomes new volunteers in Manila
MANILA-On July 6, the U.S. Peace Corps in the Philippines welcomed 49 Volunteers and five Response Volunteers to Manila as the agency celebrates 65 years of service to Filipino communities, dating back to John...