Sen. Escudero: ASEAN Summit a good opportunity to push regional fuel-sharing framework
As chair of this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines is in a pivotal position to advance regional solidarity amid global energy uncertainty.
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Manila must exert efforts...
Borongan City plans fuel subsidy for trike drivers, boat operators to avert fare hike
TACLOBAN CITY — The local government of Borongan City is planning to roll out a fuel subsidy program for tricycle drivers and boat operators in a bid to cushion the impact of rising fuel...
Rep. Romualdez, Tingog backs EVMC upgrades during hospital visit
TACLOBAN CITY — Key lawmakers visited the Eastern Visayas Medical Center on March 21, reaffirming support for its ongoing modernization and expansion projects.
Reps. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list led the...
160 Northern Samar patients benefit from free surgeries, medical mission
TACLOBAN CITY — About 160 patients from different towns in Northern Samar received free medical and surgical services during a two-day outreach mission organized by the World Surgical Foundation Philippines in partnership with the...
DSWD speeds up cash aid distribution for Typhoon ‘Tino’ survivors in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — Thousands of families affected by Typhoon ‘Tino’ in Eastern Visayas have received financial assistance as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) rollout across...
Clean water system opens in remote Homonhon village
TACLOBAN CITY — Residents of a remote village on Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar can now access safe and reliable water following the completion of a long-awaited community water supply project.
The new system,...