Waste-to-energy bill approved on third reading in House
Authored by Leyte Rep. Romualdez
TACLOBAN CITY-A proposed measure seeking to convert waste into electricity and fuel has been approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives, marking a major step toward...
PBBM expands rural healthcare as 95 doctors reach Eastern Visayas communities
For years, seeking medical help in the island towns of Eastern Visayas often meant crossing rough seas, enduring hours of travel, or simply hoping an illness would pass.
In the isolated municipalities of Maripipi in...
Borongan launches first fire volunteer brigade to boost community emergency response
TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Borongan City has established the city’s first-ever Fire Volunteer Brigade, tapping young graduates to strengthen community-based fire safety and disaster response efforts.
Twenty-eight fresh graduates from...
Rank 7 drug personality, cohort nabbed in Ormoc buy-bust operation
TACLOBAN CITY — A regional priority drug personality and his alleged cohort were arrested during an anti-illegal drug operation conducted by authorities in Ormoc City, resulting in the confiscation of suspected shabu and marijuana.
The...
Tacloban Engineering Office acknowledges coordination gap after railings block pedestrian crossing
TACLOBAN CITY — The Tacloban City Engineering Office(CEO) admitted lapses in coordination with traffic authorities following public backlash over the installation of metal railings that blocked a pedestrian crossing in downtown Tacloban.
The issue drew...
Precision support: PAF FA-50PH provides aerial support in Balikatan 2026 Maritime Live Fire...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) provided aerial support during the live fire exercise showcasing the precision strike capabilities of Japan’s Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Guided Missile System as part of Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 on May...