BFAR turns over P42.7M fishing boats to boost Northern Samar fisheries
TACLOBAN CITY– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Eastern Visayas (BFAR-8) has turned over P42.7 million worth of fishing assets to strengthen the livelihood of fisherfolk associations in Northern Samar.
The assistance includes...
Rep. Ongchuan’s MSME ‘green lane’ bill gains strong support in House panel
TACLOBAN CITY — A measure seeking to fast-track government transactions for micro businesses and reduce regulatory bottlenecks has gained strong backing from lawmakers and government agencies during deliberations in the House of Representatives.
House Bill...
DPWH completes replacement of Sabang Bridge in Lavezares Northern Samar
Catarman N. Samar- The Department of Public Works and Highways- Northern Samar 1st has recently completed the replacement of Sabang Bridge in lavezares, Northern Samar.
The project involves the replacement of old Bridge with a...
Visayas stakeholders support bid to make NMP attached agency of DMW
TACLOBAN CITY — The bid to reconstitute the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), which is based this city, as an attached agency of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) received backing from maritime stakeholders, government...
Rep. Acidre urges immediate release of subsidies for private schools
TACLOBAN CITY – Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has called for the immediate release of pending government subsidies and voucher assistance for private schools, saying delays are adding financial pressure on schools struggling with...
Foreign cruise tourists experience island life in Leyte’s Digyo Island
DIGYO ISLAND,INOPACAN,Leyte- More than 80 foreign tourists aboard the luxury expedition cruise ship SH Minerva visited Digyo Island, this town, immersing themselves in the local culture, traditional livelihoods, and island cuisine as Eastern Visayas...