EV’s economic managers optimistic of reversal of 2017 1.8% economic growth this year
TACLOBAN CITY—With the economy of the region, as measured by the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) slowed down from 12.4 percent in 2016 to 1.8 percent in 2017, regional economic officials remain “optimistic” that...
Over 114,600 files CoCs for brgy, SK polls in EV
TACLOBAN CITY- The regional Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that more than 114,600 have filed their candidacies for both barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
The poll body, however, has yet to come up with...
Gov. Petilla inaugurates a P12 million farm-to-market road project
TACLOBAN CITY-A P12-million worth of concrete farm-to-market road (FMR) was inaugurated in Alangalang by Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla.
Gov. Petilla, who led the inauguration and the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon, told Leyte Samar...
PPP launches knowledge center in Region 8
PALO, Leyte- The national government opened its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Knowledge Center in Eastern Visayas in a bid to promote PPP program in the poverty-stricken region.
The information hub, housed at the National Economic and...
EV anti-illegal drug councils not functioning
Reason why illegal drugs continue to proliferate
TACLOBAN CITY- The continued proliferation of illegal drugs in he region ‘mirrors’ the non-function of anti-drug council in the barangay level.
Thus said Kenneth Joey Balase, regional focal person...
Imelda depressed due to destruction of ‘Olot’ property, says Imee
TACLOBAN CITY- Aside from poor health, the other reason why former first lady and now Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos appears not liking to visit her home province of Leyte is due to her...