ICRC president impressed recovery of Yolanda victims
GIPORLOS, Eastern Samar- From his own observations, the people of Yolanda-hit areas have appeared to have recovered from the calamity, nine months after it struck Eastern Visayas.
Thus said Peter Maurer, president of the International...
Tuba producers face lack of raw supply amid increased demands from buyers
BARUGO, Leyte – Producers of tuba, a local wine extracted from coconut tree, is still suffering the brunt of last year’s supertyphoon, but are determined to rise up from the rubble, counting on high...
DA to conduct series of seminars for corn growers in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY-The regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) is slated to conduct series of training and seminars for corn farmers from the selected municipalities in Eastern Visayas. The said activities are corn and...
Groups in EV joins anti-pork campaign
TACLOBAN CITY – The people’s initiative petition against pork barrel system kicked off in Eastern Visayas on August 25, hoping to get the support of at least 20% of the region’s voting population. Various...
Families affected by DZR Airport expansion remain uncertain when they will be relocated...
TACLOBAN CITY- Families at sitio Alimasag in Barangay Costa Brava, San Jose District, remain uncertain whether they continue to live there or be transferred to a relocation site. The area has been identified as part...
Leyte athletes now among the country’s best – Gov. Petilla
TACLOBAN CITY- Leyte is now slowly making its mark in various athletic competitions not only in the country but even in international arenas. And this could be due to the rigid trainings that they undergo...