Tzu Chi Foundation distributes sacks of rice to Yolanda victims in Ormoc City
ORMOC CITY- About 50,000 sacks of rice were donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation to victims of Supertyphoon Yolanda of this city. On June 6, the Taiwan-based foundation started the distribution of sacks of...
NHA asks settle number of damaged houses by quake
ORMOC CITY- The National Housing Authority (NHA) is ready to provide permanent houses to families whose houses were totally destroyed when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Leyte on July 6.
This was disclosed by NHA...
P4 million worth of firecrackers, pyrotechnics seized from a Chinese businessman in...
ORMOC CITY- Police authorities here seized prohibited firecrackers from a Chinese businessman worth P4 million on December 30.
James Sy, 28, however, immediately posted bail of P2,000 as he was charged for violations of Republic...
POPCOM-8 celebrates World Population Day
TACLOBAN CITY—The Commission on Population (POPCOM) in Eastern Visayas joins the international community in celebrating the World Population Day 2015 this July 11 with its theme “Dignity and Protection of Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies.”
POPCOM-8...
Tabacon named anew as DPWH-8 head
TACLOBAN CITY- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Eastern Visayas has welcomed back Engr. Edgar Tabacon as its regional director.
Tabacon, who served as DPWH regional director for two years which ended...
Army official seeks support from public to achieve peace in Leyte
ORMOC CITY- A top military official issued his appeal for the public help them attain peace, at least in Leyte.
Brigadier General Francisco Mendoza, Jr., commanding officer of the Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade based...