Rep. Acidre: Nearly 80,000 teachers promoted under new career system
TACLOBAN CITY — Almost 80,000 public school teachers nationwide have been promoted since August 2025 under the Expanded Career Progression System, Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said.
Acidre, chairperson of the House Committee on Higher...
Over 67,000 indigent senior citizens in Eastern Visayas receive P3,000 first-quarter pension
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 67,000 indigent senior citizens across Eastern Visayas have received their first-quarter social pension for 2026, as the government continues its support for vulnerable elderly residents in the region.
The Department...
Tacloban youth leaders rally for climate action at Earth Day summit
TACLOBAN CITY — Around 200 youth leaders from across Eastern Visayas convened in the city on April 22 for “Urban Bayanihan 2026,” an Earth Day summit aimed at mobilizing young people to take a...
Man arrested for arson after fire destroys 10 homes in Naval
ORMOC CITY — Ten houses were completely destroyed while another was partially damaged after a fire allegedly set by a resident swept through Phase 3, Sitio San Roque, Barangay Larrazabal on Friday evening, April...
EBET Program launched in Tacloban to boost industry-driven skills training
TACLOBAN CITY — A new workplace-based training program aimed at closing the gap between education and employment was formally launched in Eastern Visayas, with Rep. Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list leading the rollout of...
DA deploys eco-friendly pest fighters in Palompon to cut chemical use
TACLOBAN CITY — In a push toward safer and more sustainable farming, the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA-8) has introduced biological control agents in Palompon, Leyte to help farmers manage crop...