Biri town to ban use of plastics to preserve its environment and tourist...
Known for its stunning rock formations
BIRI, Northern Samar – This town, known for its majestic rock formations, is soon to ban the use of all kinds of plastics as a way to preserve the...
US-based Filipino novelist Gina Apostol returns to Leyte for book talk
TACLOBAN CITY-Acclaimed Filipino novelist Gina Apostol, who is now based in New York, USA, talked about her latest book “Insurrecto” with fellow authors and students at the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban Campus...
Eastern Visayas enters FinTech with Paytaca launch
TACLOBAN CITY--Paytaca, Eastern Visayas’ first locally developed Financial Technology Application (FinTech App), was launched at Cafe Lucia, this city, on August 23.
“Paytaca is a new app that intends to enter the FinTech market with...
Ecodesign takes center stage in 1st interDependence day in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY-At least 14 competing entries from students and five showcase entries made by local upcyclers took center stage during the first interDependence’s Ecodesign Design challenge in Eastern Visayas held in Tacloban City Friday(August...
Northern Samar town now enjoys water supply
ROSARIO, Northern Samar – Residents of this coastal town are happy now that they have a source of potable water.
Although the water system already existed in the town, it is still just considered as...
Goma, Mercado elected as officers of League of Cities of the Philippines
TACLOBAN CITY-Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez and Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado were elected as officers of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP).
Gomez was elected as public relations officer (PRO) while Mercado...





