Libanan seeks House probe into persistent schistosomiasis cases in Visayas, Mindanao
TACLOBAN CITY — House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has sought a congressional inquiry into the government’s efforts to combat schistosomiasis, citing the continued spread of the disease in dozens of provinces despite years...
Fire destroys house, damages another in Samar town
ORMOC CITY — A morning fire gutted a house and damaged a neighboring residence in Barangay Tenani, Paranas, Samar on Saturday, June 13, causing an estimated P90,000 in property damage but leaving no one...
DPWH completes 3-classroom school building in Catarman
Catarman N. Samar- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)- Northern Samar 1st District Engineering Office completed a one-storey, three-classroom school building at Guba Elementary School in Brgy. Guba Catarman, Northern Samar.
The project...
DOLE-8 job fairs across Region 8 lead to 160 immediate hires
TACLOBAN CITY — A total of 160 jobseekers were hired on the spot during simultaneous Trabaho Agad Job Fairs organized by the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 8 (DOLE-RO8) in three locations...
Long-time rebel couple surrenders in Samar, turns over firearms to Army
TACLOBAN CITY — A couple who once held key positions in the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar have surrendered to government forces in Basey, marking the end of more than two decades of...
Borongan launches fuel subsidy program for tricycle drivers, boat operators
TACLOBAN CITY — The city government of Borongan has started the dry run and initial distribution of fuel subsidy coupons under its fuel assistance program, aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices...