Massive 7.8 quake hits Southern Philippines, leaving 4 dead and hundreds injured
A powerful offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday, killing at least four people, injuring more than 200 others, and damaging buildings and infrastructure in a major southern city. The quake...
Tacloban releases P4.5 million to prepare 60 public schools for school opening
TACLOBAN CITY — The Tacloban City government has released a total of P4.5 million in financial assistance to 60 public schools to support campus repairs and preparations ahead of the opening of classes, reinforcing...
P25-M solar street light project set to benefit 20 barangays in Zumarraga
In Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Twenty barangays in the island municipality of Zumarraga, Samar are poised to benefit from a P25-million solar street lighting project after the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
Chinese-Filipino business groups donate 12 motorcycles to boost Tacloban police operations
TACLOBAN CITY-The Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) received 12 new motorcycles from two Chinese-Filipino business organizations on Monday, June 1, in a move aimed at enhancing police mobility, increasing visibility, and improving response capabilities...
Rep. Ongchuan’s MSME ‘green lane’ bill gains strong support in House panel
TACLOBAN CITY — A measure seeking to fast-track government transactions for micro businesses and reduce regulatory bottlenecks has gained strong backing from lawmakers and government agencies during deliberations in the House of Representatives.
House Bill...
PRO-8 shifts to solar power, eyes up to P150,000 monthly savings
CAMP RUPERTO KANGLEON, PALO, Leyte- The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has taken a major step toward energy independence and disaster resilience with the launch of the first phase of its Solar Power Energization...