Oxfam, partners, serve lifeline to “Yolanda” survivors; provides source of income
TACLOBAN CITY– Three years after supertyphoon “Yolanda” pummeled Eastern Visayas, thousands of its survivors continue to grapple just to meet their daily needs.
But thanks to the continued effort of Oxfam, an international relief agency,...
Ex-senator Pimentel says equalization fund to curb poverty in federal gov’t
TACLOBAN CITY – Poor regions like Eastern Visayas will greatly benefit if the country shift to federal form of government as an equalization fund will be created, former Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr said.
Pimentel, who...
Mayor Romualdez congratulates Tacloban police force for award on anti-illegal drug campaign
TACLOBAN CITY-In a week interval, the city government of Tacloban received another accolade due to excellent performance.
Mayor Cristina Gonzales Romualdez congratulated City Police Director S/Supt. Rolando Bade for the special award they got for...
Agriculture Sec. Piñol promise to look into hazard pay complaint of agri officials
CATARMAN, Northern Samar- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol was in Northern Samar on Thursday (Sept. 15) as part of his visit to the three provinces of Samar Island.
The Agriculture Secretary held a dialogue with officials,...
BSP honors partners in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has recognized two private companies and four government agencies and financial institution in the region for their continuous support on the bank’s undertakings.
The awards ceremony...
RTWPB: New minimum wage in EV to be issued soon
TACLOBAN CITY- The new minimum wage for the private sector in Region 8 is almost ripe to be issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) of the Department of Labor and...