Chikungunya outbreak hits Samar town; 84 cases prompt intensified cleanup drive
TACLOBAN CITY — Health authorities in the Samar town of Gandara have intensified mosquito-control measures after an outbreak of chikungunya sickened at least 84 residents, prompting the local government to place two villages under...
DPWH completes six-classroom school building in Leyte town
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 300 Grade 8 students at MacArthur National High School in MacArthur, Leyte are now studying in a new two-storey, six-classroom building completed by the Department of Public Works and...
DSWD tightens security at youth center housing San Jose School shooting suspects
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped up security at its Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) in Tanauan, Leyte, where the two minors accused in the deadly...
Globe powers digital experiences at Tacloban’s Sangyaw Festival
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte — Globe delivered reliable connectivity throughout this year’s Sangyaw Festival, helping residents, visitors, businesses, and festival organizers stay connected as Tacloban City celebrated one of its most important cultural and religious...
Bohol fisherman rescued after drifting to Southern Leyte amid rough seas
ORMOC CITY – A 26-year-old fisherman from Bohol was rescued after his disabled motorboat drifted across rough seas and washed ashore in Macrohon, Southern Leyte, following strong winds and currents spawned by Typhoon “Inday.”
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MacArthur opens new health unit, fire station to boost public services
TACLOBAN CITY – Residents of MacArthur, Leyte are expected to benefit from improved healthcare and emergency response services following the inauguration of the town’s new rural health unit and fire station on Friday, July...