Oceana pushes for immediate passage of Panaon Island Protected Seascape Bill
TACLOBAN CITY – Oceana Philippines has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign the Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) bill into law, stressing that the measure is critical to securing food security, marine biodiversity,...
PRO-8 thanks ex- PNP Chief Torre, pledges support to acting Chief Nartatez
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has extended its heartfelt appreciation to former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III for his leadership and contributions to peace and security,...
Zumarraga gets new ambulance to boost island healthcare services
ZUMARRAGA, Samar- This island municipality is taking a major step toward improving healthcare access for its 16,000 residents, following the delivery of a brand-new, fully equipped patient transfer vehicle (PTV) from the Philippine Charity...
Rep. Ongchuan pushes for bigger DTI budget to boost investments, trade promotion
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar 2nd District Representative Edwin Ongchuan, vice chair of the committee on appropriations, has called for a higher budget allocation for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen...
DPWH names Junia as OIC district engineer in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – Assistant Regional Director Ma. Margarita Junia has been designated as officer-in-charge District Engineer (OIC-DE) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Eastern Samar District Engineering Office (ESDEO) following the...
Submarine power cable project seen to transform Higatangan Island into tourism, investment hub
TACLOBAN CITY — The ongoing electrification project for Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran through a submarine power cable is expected to spur economic growth and boost tourism on the island, Mayor Gretchen Espina said.
The...