Residents seek mangroves, tide embankment as protection against storm surges
Yolanda’s lesson
TACLOBAN CITY – In the small coastal village of Carmen, Hernani, Eastern Samar, residents learned a hard lesson about the importance of mangroves as natural barriers against flooding and storm surges.
Eleven years ago,...
Paytaca launches BCH wallet app in Ormoc
TACLOBAN CITY- Paytaca Inc. CEO Joemar Taganna led the launching of its “cutting-edge and revolutionary” peer-to-peer electronic cash system through its Paytaca Bitcoin Cash (BCH) wallet application in Ormoc City, on Saturday(June 8).
“At Paytaca,...
Biliran brands itself as the mountaineering capital of Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Biliran is positioning itself as Eastern Visayas’ mountaineering haven with the launch of Climb Biliran.
Biliran is blessed with numerous natural wonders, including island destinations like Higatangan Island,...
Climate activists hit insurers of fossil fuel companies
TACLOBAN CITY-Climate activists have strongly condemned companies that insured coal, oil, and gas companies for being complicit in harming the people and the planet.
“2023 was already the hottest year on record, and it could...
DPWH Northern Samar First DEO constructs alternate route in Brgy. Macagtas, Catarman
CATARMAN,Northern Samar-The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Northern Samar First District Engineering Office (NSFDEO) is currently undertaking the construction of a vital road in Brgy. Macagtas, Catarman, Northern Samar.
The project amounting to...
Bell found missing at the Gandara church
Police has yet to identify suspects
TACLOBAN CITY – A church in Gandara, Samar, has lost one of its precious items to burglars—one of its two bells.
The bell from St. Michael The Archangel Parish was...