Mayor Romualdez dismisses claims of widespread business closures
TACLOBAN CITY – Mayor Alfred Romualdez here has denied reports that a weakening local economy has forced several establishments in the downtown area to shut down in recent months.
In an interview with reporters on...
Leyte 4th DEO: donate blood, save a life
ORMOC CITY-The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) held a bloodletting activity on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the DPWH compound with the theme: “Donate Blood, Save...
Leyte logs 1,091 road mishaps in 2025; police step up safety drive
TACLOBAN CITY — A total of 1,091 vehicular accidents were recorded in Leyte in 2025, prompting the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO) to intensify its road safety campaign across the province.
Although lower than the...
Eastern Samar eyes weighbridges as truck traffic worsens road damage
TACLOBAN CITY — National roads in Eastern Samar are deteriorating faster than expected due to a surge of heavy trucks rerouted from neighboring provinces, prompting local officials to push for funding for weighbridges to...
DPWH NSSDEO-maintenance section tops regionwide road and bridge maintenance assessment for CY...
The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office VIII (DPWH RO VIII) has officially released the results of the Road and Bridge Maintenance Assessment for CY 2025, conducted pursuant to Department Order (D.O)...
Gov. Petilla leads Visayas in National Arts Month 2026 celebration
Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla leads the opening of Pagsalin-urog: The 2026 National Arts Month Celebration in Visayas at Palo Pag-ibig Plaza, Palo, Leyte on February 18. The event, hosted by the historic town...