60 Leyte inmates to pursue college degrees through prison education program
ABUYOG, Leyte — Sixty persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Leyte Regional Prison (LRP)here will have the chance to earn college degrees while serving their sentences under a new education program designed to...
Tabango seeks bigger share of tourism from Kimud Shoal, thresher sharks
TACLOBAN CITY— The municipal government of Tabango is seeking to establish Kimud Shoal as a major dive tourism destination under its jurisdiction, as it works to attract visitors and generate more local economic benefits...
DTI urges coconut MSMEs to secure FDA permits to expand markets
TACLOBAN CITY — Stricter food safety compliance is opening more market opportunities for coconut-based enterprises in Eastern Visayas, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urges micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to...
P5-M automated greenhouse to boost climate-smart farming in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Samar is set to expand its use of modern and climate-resilient farming technologies with the construction of a P5-million automated greenhouse that will be used to produce sweet pepper and train...
Maxim expands ride, delivery services to Ormoc City
TACLOBAN CITY — Residents can now book affordable rides and delivery services through Maxim following the launch of the company’s operations in Ormoc City.
The platform offers four- and six-seater car rides, bike delivery, and...
Northern Samar consumers may see lower power bills after ERC action
CATARMAN, Northern Samar— Electricity consumers in Northern Samar may soon see lower power bills following an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) action involving line rental charges in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), the Northern...