KOICA, Eastern Samar gov’t eye June 2026 opening of rebuilt FAMH
TACLOBAN CITY — The newly reconstructed Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital (FAMH) located in the town of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, is on track for its targeted June 2026 opening following a joint inspection by representatives...
UP Diliman archaeologists to launch major heritage study in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar’s long-quiet archaeological landscape is set for a major revival as experts from the University of the Philippines Diliman prepare to begin extensive field studies across the province in April...
Mayor Romualdez dismisses claims of widespread business closures
TACLOBAN CITY – Mayor Alfred Romualdez here has denied reports that a weakening local economy has forced several establishments in the downtown area to shut down in recent months.
In an interview with reporters on...
Leyte 4th DEO: donate blood, save a life
ORMOC CITY-The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) held a bloodletting activity on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the DPWH compound with the theme: “Donate Blood, Save...
Leyte logs 1,091 road mishaps in 2025; police step up safety drive
TACLOBAN CITY — A total of 1,091 vehicular accidents were recorded in Leyte in 2025, prompting the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) to intensify its road safety campaign across the province.
Although lower than the...
Eastern Samar eyes weighbridges as truck traffic worsens road damage
TACLOBAN CITY — National roads in Eastern Samar are deteriorating faster than expected due to a surge of heavy trucks rerouted from neighboring provinces, prompting local officials to push for funding for weighbridges to...