Calbayog City moves to tighten airport safety rules amid expansion plans
TACLOBAN CITY — The proposed ordinance regulating activities, structures and other potential hazards around Calbayog Airport is moving forward as city officials and aviation stakeholders seek to strengthen passenger safety and support the airport’s...
53 Paranas senior citizens receive cash gifts under Expanded Centenarians Act
In Samar
TACLOBAN CITY-Fifty-three senior citizens in Paranas, Samar have received cash gifts under the government’s Expanded Centenarians Act, which provides financial incentives to elderly Filipinos who reach milestone ages.
Under Republic Act No. 11982, qualified...
TOG 8 advances rescue readiness during Regional Rescue Jamboree 2026
The Tactical Operations Group 8 (TOG 8), Tactical Operations Wing Central, Philippine Air Force, actively participated in the Regional Rescue Jamboree (RRJ) 2026 held on 12–17 July 2026 in Ormoc City, Leyte. Organized by...
DOT Region VIII Set to Recognize Exemplary Individuals at Inaugural OEVA
Tacloban City— Eastern Visayas is known for its scenic destinations and rich cultural traditions. Beyond these, the region is home to individuals whose leadership, service, and achievements have helped shape its communities and define...
Evardone backs call to expand PhilHealth benefits for paying members, LGU hospitals
TACLOBAN CITY — Former Eastern Samar governor and congressman Ben Evardone has urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to expand benefits for its paying members and increase reimbursements to local government-run hospitals, saying...
Dolores gives bicycles to students from remote villages
In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY— One hundred high school students from remote communities in Dolores, Eastern Samar, can now spend less time walking to school after the municipal government distributed bicycles to help ease their...