Eastern Samar eyes weighbridges as truck traffic worsens road damage
TACLOBAN CITY — National roads in Eastern Samar are deteriorating faster than expected due to a surge of heavy trucks rerouted from neighboring provinces, prompting local officials to push for funding for weighbridges to...
DPWH NSSDEO-maintenance section tops regionwide road and bridge maintenance assessment for CY...
The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office VIII (DPWH RO VIII) has officially released the results of the Road and Bridge Maintenance Assessment for CY 2025, conducted pursuant to Department Order (D.O)...
Gov. Petilla leads Visayas in National Arts Month 2026 celebration
Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla leads the opening of Pagsalin-urog: The 2026 National Arts Month Celebration in Visayas at Palo Pag-ibig Plaza, Palo, Leyte on February 18. The event, hosted by the historic town...
Baybay City all set for 2026 EVRAA Meet
With over 25,000 athletes, guests
TACLOBAN CITY — Baybay City is on the final stretch of preparations for the 2026 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) Meet, with thousands of athletes and delegates expected to...
DOLE-8 boosts microbusinesses through adjustment measures program
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 8 (DOLE-RO8) recently conducted a series of activities under its Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) to help micro establishments navigate economic challenges and protect...
DOT equips Marabut lifeguards with safety kits, certifications
TACLOBAN CITY — In a move to strengthen beach safety in Samar, the Department of Tourism (DOT) distributed 27 safety kits to trained lifeguards stationed at the Sabang Seaside Center in Barangay Tinabanan, Marabut.
The...