Samar logs 225 suspected chikungunya cases; health officials step up surveillance
TACLOBAN CITY — Health authorities in Samar are closely monitoring a surge in suspected chikungunya infections after cases climbed to 225, affecting three municipalities and prompting intensified surveillance and mosquito control measures.
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DENR brings permitting services to Eastern Samar through mobile caravan
GUIUAN, Eastern Samar– Residents, entrepreneurs, and investors here and neighboring towns no longer had to travel long distances to process environmental permits after the regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources...
New public market opens in Merida
ORMOC CITY-The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) builds a multi-purpose building in Brgy. Puertobello, Merida, Leyte under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024 with a contract...
Disability-inclusive rescue training debuts at Eastern Visayas Rescue Jamboree
TACLOBAN CITY — Disability-inclusive search and rescue was formally introduced for the first time in the Eastern Visayas Regional Rescue Jamboree, with more than 160 rescuers undergoing specialized training aimed at improving emergency response...
DPWH Completes 515-LM Flood Control Project in Palapag
Brgy. Burabud, Laoang Northern Samar – The Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH NSSDEO) has successfully completed the construction of flood control structures and drainage systems within...
Biliran boosts disaster response with P17-M mobile command center from DOST
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Biliran has strengthened its disaster preparedness and emergency response capability following the turnover of more than P17-million Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MoCCoV) from the Department of...