New rules open wider career paths for public school teachers
TACLOBAN CITY — Public school teachers and school leaders now have a clearer path for promotion and professional advancement following the issuance of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of a law institutionalizing expanded...
P15.2-M farm aid package distributed to Eastern Samar farmers, fisherfolk
TACLOBAN CITY — Farmers and fisherfolk in Eastern Samar received more than P15.2 million in agricultural assistance, including farm inputs, livestock supplies, livelihood projects and rice sold at a subsidized price, during a government...
Rep. Veloso-Tuazon expresses sympathy for Romualdez amid P7.44-B plunder case
TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Rep. Ana Victoria Veloso-Tuazon said she is praying for fellow Leyte lawmaker and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez as he faces a P7.44-billion plunder case before the Sandiganbayan.
Veloso-Tuazon, who represents...
Eastern Visayas remains rice-secure as local output covers 80% of demand
TACLOBAN CITY — Improved palay production and tighter rice importation have helped keep Eastern Visayas’ rice supply stable, even as the region continues to rely on outside sources to meet its total requirement, the...
San Julian breaks ground for tourism hub, pasalubong center
In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — The municipality of San Julian in Eastern Samar is stepping up efforts to promote its local attractions, products and cultural heritage with the construction of a tourism hub that...
P277-M agricultural aid package delivered to Leyte farmers
TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte farmers received about P277 million worth of agricultural assistance covering farm machinery, production inputs, livestock support, insurance and livelihood programs during a government service caravan held in the province.
The assistance...