Chiz to health, boarder authorities: Keep protocols and preparedness systems fully active vs. Nipah
Amid rising global concern over the Nipah virus, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged health and border authorities to maintain strict vigilance and ensure that preparedness systems remain fully operational.
Escudero said that although current health...
Governor Ongchuan eyes new hospitals to meet Northern Samar’s growing health needs
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar Governor Harris Ongchuan has unveiled plans to build additional hospitals in the province, citing rising demand for health services and the need to prepare for future population growth.
Speaking during...
American excellence in English teaching empowers Batanes educators
Basco, Batanes—From January 19 to 20, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, through its Regional English Language Office, equipped 50 high school teachers from across Batanes with innovative American teaching approaches that integrate artificial...
13 former rebels receive safe conduct passes in Borongan amnesty activity
TACLOBAN CITY — Thirteen former rebels formally received their Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) during a joint amnesty orientation and ceremonial issuance held on Tuesday, January 27, at the headquarters of the 502nd Combat Engineer...
P900-M DOH regional laboratory to rise in Tolosa, boost disease testing in Eastern Visayas
TOLOSA, Leyte — Eastern Visayas is set to strengthen its disease surveillance and diagnostic capacity with the construction of a P900-million sub-national reference laboratory of the Department of Health (DOH) in this town, a...
PRO-8 holds basketball clinic to promote youth development among PNP families
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) conducted a basketball clinic for the children of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel on January 31, 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to promote...