Long-time rebel couple surrenders in Samar, turns over firearms to Army
TACLOBAN CITY — A couple who once held key positions in the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar have surrendered to government forces in Basey, marking the end of more than two decades of...
Borongan launches fuel subsidy program for tricycle drivers, boat operators
TACLOBAN CITY — The city government of Borongan has started the dry run and initial distribution of fuel subsidy coupons under its fuel assistance program, aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices...
P300-M agri aid, insurance coverage pushed to boost Northern Samar farmers, fisherfolk
TACLOBAN CITY — Farmers and fisherfolk in Northern Samar received over P300 million in agricultural support and insurance coverage during the visit of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to Mapanas on Thursday, June...
Night blaze engulfs Ormoc community, forces dozens into evacuation centers
ORMOC CITY- Residents of a coastal community in Ormoc City were jolted awake late Sunday night as a massive fire tore through their neighborhood, reducing homes to ashes in a matter of hours.
A third-alarm...
Catarman turns over P5-M potable water system to Barangay Imelda
TACLOBAN CITY — Residents of Barangay Imelda, Catarman, Northern Samar now have improved access to safe drinking water following the turnover of a Level II Potable Water Supply System by the local government unit.
The...
Visayas stakeholders support bid to make NMP attached agency of DMW
TACLOBAN CITY — The bid to reconstitute the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), which is based this city, as an attached agency of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) received backing from maritime stakeholders, government...