TOG 8 conducts coastal clean-up activity in Tacloban City
TACLOBAN CITY-On September 4, 2026, the Tactical Operations Group 8 (TOG 8) led by its Group Commander conducted a coastal clean-up activity along Magsaysay Boulevard, Barangay 25, this city, in collaboration with TOG Reserve...
7 Samar farmers’ groups receive Pamana livelihood aid
TACLOBAN CITY — Seven farmers’ and irrigators’ associations in Samar province have received livelihood assistance under the government’s Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) program to help boost their income and strengthen community-based enterprises.
The assistance...
Farmers, DENR, EDC team up to bring 60 hectares of Leyte back to forest
TACLOBAN CITY — Sixty hectares of land in Capoocan, Leyte will be restored as forest beginning December as farmers, government environmental officials and a renewable-energy company join forces to revive a watershed and strengthen...
Senate extends aid, condolences to SJNHS shooting victims’ families
TACLOBAN CITY — The families of three students killed in the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School(SJNHS) received financial assistance and condolences from the Senate as lawmakers renewed calls for stronger...
BDO eyes wider Eastern Visayas footprint, targets bigger share of banking market
TACLOBAN CITY — BDO Unibank Inc. plans to expand its presence in Eastern Visayas, including opening branches in Borongan City, Eastern Samar, and Sogod, Southern Leyte, as it seeks to nearly double its share...
Acidre welcomes expanded aid for disadvantaged tertiary students
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre welcomed the enactment of a new law strengthening government assistance for disadvantaged students, saying it would help ensure that financial support for tertiary education reaches learners...