Northern Samar mayors press airline over high Catarman-Manila fares
TACLOBAN CITY — Local officials in Northern Samar are calling for more affordable and transparent airfare pricing, raising concerns over the high cost of flights on the Catarman-Manila route during a recent meeting with...
Multipurpose Building in Lavezares now completed
Catarman N. Samar- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed Phase IV of the multipurpose building in Barangay Libas, Lavezares, Northern Samar, marking the project’s full completion.
The P24.74-million infrastructure involves the...
Eastern Samar to build new public market in Giporlos to strengthen local trade
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Eastern Samar is set to roll out new public market project in the municipality of Giporlos this year, aiming to improve trading conditions and stimulate local economic...
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...