GeoRiskPH takes center stage at 2025 Regional S&T Week in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY-With the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters that continue to intensify over time, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) cited the importance of GeoRiskPH Integrated Platform at the weeklong celebration of the...
300 Tacloban families graduate from 4Ps, transition to self-sufficiency
TACLOBAN CITY – Three hundred families in this city have officially “graduated” from the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), marking a milestone in their journey from poverty to self-sufficiency.
The Department of Social Welfare...
Col. Sendaydiego takes helm of 801st Infantry Brigade in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The 801st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID) welcomed its new commander, Col. Arlino Sendaydiego, during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Daza, Hinabangan, Samar.
Sendaydiego,...
Eastern Visayas tops DSWD list for community resilience project rollout
TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas will have the biggest share of local government units (LGUs) implementing the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) – Panahon ng Pagkilos, a...
Higatangan Island submarine cable installation set to begin
Reliable power in sight
TACLOBAN CITY – A long-awaited upgrade in power reliability for Higatangan Island, Naval in Biliran is underway as the installation of a 4-kilometer submarine cable begins on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Officials...
La Paz town welcomes Miss Earth Philippines–Water Angel Rose Tambal in triumphant homecoming
LA PAZ, Leyte-This small town rolled out a heartfelt welcome on Friday, August 29, for Angel Rose Tambal, this year’s Miss Earth Philippines–Water, as she returned home after her successful stint in the national...