‘Isolated cases,’ says Leyte mayors’ spokesperson
Killings of mayors
TACLOBAN CITY-While they are concerned on the killings involving mayors, Leyte mayors still considers the incidents as ‘isolated.’
This was disclosed by Barugo town Mayor Ma. Rosario Avestruz, spokesperson of the League of...
Food gardens seen to combat Region 8’s malnutrition
TACLOBAN CITY -- Food gardening is seen as a strategy to combat malnutrition among children in Eastern Visayas, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said as the country celebrates Nutrition Month.
Citing surveys, NNC regional program...
Mayor Uy-Tan delivers 5th Soca, promises economic development for Catbalogan City
CATBALOGAN CITY-Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan pictured her city as one of the fastest booming cities in the region, if not in the country, as she delivered her fifth State of the City Address (Soca) on...
Members of the 63rd IB return home, to fight NPAs in Samar
After Mindanao assignment
CALBAYOG CITY- After almost two years of deployment in Mindanao, members of the 63rd Infantry Battalion have returned home as officials and their loved ones joyously waited at them as they disembarked...
‘Yolanda’ survivors push for ‘People’s Plan’ in absence of gov’t response
TACLOBAN CITY- The Community of Yolanda Survivors and Partners (CYSP), an alliance of 163 devastated communities and 10 non-governmental organizations, has pushed for the adaption of a ‘People’s Plan’ in the communities affected by...
Pres. Duterte cites connectivity to spur So. Leyte’s growth
MAASIN CITY-President Rodrigo Duterte pointed out on the need for connectivity, especially in relation to the transportation industry, so the province can move on the path to economic growth.
“Connectivity is what is important now....