B/Gen.Cardiño takes over as new PRO 8 chief
Replaces B/Gen.Capoy
TACLOBAN CITY — Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño has assumed leadership of the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8), taking over the regional command at a time when police authorities continue to address...
3,712 vulnerable families in General MacArthur get rice aid
TACLOBAN CITY — Some 3,712 vulnerable households in General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, are set to receive rice assistance under a P5-million food security program being implemented by the municipal government this year.
The Rice Security...
Maxim rolls out new car service fares in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY — Residents and commuters in Tacloban City now have another transportation option as Maxim Rides & Food Delivery rolls out new fixed rates for its car services, with fares shown to passengers...
TOG 8 conducts coastal clean-up activity in Tacloban City
TACLOBAN CITY-On September 4, 2026, the Tactical Operations Group 8 (TOG 8) led by its Group Commander conducted a coastal clean-up activity along Magsaysay Boulevard, Barangay 25, this city, in collaboration with TOG Reserve...
7 Samar farmers’ groups receive Pamana livelihood aid
TACLOBAN CITY — Seven farmers’ and irrigators’ associations in Samar province have received livelihood assistance under the government’s Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) program to help boost their income and strengthen community-based enterprises.
The assistance...
Farmers, DENR, EDC team up to bring 60 hectares of Leyte back to forest
TACLOBAN CITY — Sixty hectares of land in Capoocan, Leyte will be restored as forest beginning December as farmers, government environmental officials and a renewable-energy company join forces to revive a watershed and strengthen...