DOT equips Marabut lifeguards with safety kits, certifications
TACLOBAN CITY — In a move to strengthen beach safety in Samar, the Department of Tourism (DOT) distributed 27 safety kits to trained lifeguards stationed at the Sabang Seaside Center in Barangay Tinabanan, Marabut.
The...
MIPC pulls dredger in MacArthur amid farmers’ ...
TACLOBAN CITY— Following weeks of protests from farmers and residents, the MacArthur Integrated Processing Corporation (MIPC) has temporarily withdrawn its massive cutter suction dredger from the town’s coastline, citing concerns over community welfare and...
Northern Samar backs national-LGU partnership to fast-track 4,000 new classrooms
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar Governor Harris Ongchuan has expressed support for the national government’s initiative to directly involve local government units (LGUs) in accelerating the construction of much-needed classrooms across the country.
Ongchuan joined...
DA warns of farming, environmental risks amid MacArthur black sand mining dispute
TACLOBAN CITY — As opposition mounts against proposed black sand mining operations in MacArthur, Leyte, the Department of Agriculture in Eastern Visayas (DA-8) has warned that mining activities could cause long-term damage to agricultural...
MacArthur mayor seeks calm, legal resolution amid mining Concerns
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipal government of MacArthur in Leyte has appealed for calm and lawful dialogue following public concerns over reported mining activities within the town.
In an official statement issued on Sunday, Feb.15,...
Eastern Visayas agencies unite for SLP’s zero hunger drive
TACLOBAN CITY — In a bid to strengthen food security and reduce poverty in vulnerable communities, the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has convened government agencies, state universities, and development partners in Eastern Visayas to...