Tacloban dengue cases rise 31 percent; health office steps up response
TACLOBAN CITY — The Tacloban City Health Office has intensified its dengue surveillance and prevention measures after the city recorded 272 cases as of last week, representing about 31 percent case from the previous...
33 former NPA members complete DepEd-ALS program in Northern Samar
CATARMAN, Northern Samar- Thirty-three former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) took another step toward rebuilding their lives after completing the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System (DepEd-ALS) program at Balay Darangpan on...
Rep. Acidre named among Philippines’ Ten Outstanding Legislators for 2026
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog party-list Representative Jude Acidre has been named one of the Philippines’ Ten Outstanding Legislators for 2026, earning third place in the congressmen category for his legislative work and advocacy, particularly...
60 Leyte inmates to pursue college degrees through prison education program
ABUYOG, Leyte — Sixty persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Leyte Regional Prison (LRP)here will have the chance to earn college degrees while serving their sentences under a new education program designed to...
Tabango seeks bigger share of tourism from Kimud Shoal, thresher sharks
TACLOBAN CITY— The municipal government of Tabango is seeking to establish Kimud Shoal as a major dive tourism destination under its jurisdiction, as it works to attract visitors and generate more local economic benefits...
DTI urges coconut MSMEs to secure FDA permits to expand markets
TACLOBAN CITY — Stricter food safety compliance is opening more market opportunities for coconut-based enterprises in Eastern Visayas, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urges micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to...