Samar marks 184th founding anniversary with call for unity, tribute to heritage
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Samar marked its 184th founding anniversary on Monday, August 11, 2025, with the ‘Adlaw han Samar’ commemorative program at the provincial capitol grounds in Catbalogan City, gathering leaders,...
DA-RFO 8 supports Pabulhon Festival
MAASIN CITY- The Department of Agriculture- Regional Office 8 is proud to support the Pabulhon Festival of Maasin, Southern Leyte with its theme: “Maasin@ 25: A Silver journey of a City bonded by FAITH,...
DSWD opens satellite warehouse in Northern Samar to boost disaster response
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the region has opened a new satellite warehouse in Allen, Northern Samar, a move expected to significantly strengthen disaster preparedness and response...
Samar Island provinces join forces to push Unesco World Heritage bid for Natural Park
TACLOBAN CITY – The provinces of Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar have united in a renewed push to have the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site—a move...
Tingog’s Acidre hails SSS pension hike as win for Filipino retirees
TACLOBAN CITY – Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has lauded the Social Security System (SSS) and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approving a historic multi-year pension hike that will benefit nearly four million retirees—without...
Army says 7 of 8 rebels killed now identified
Following encounters in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The 8th Infantry Division (8ID) has confirmed the identities of seven out of eight suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) killed during twin encounters with...