Beyond the hardship: Visionary youth elevates farming in Samar
By Aaron A. Cotejar
Christian Humphrey Lapeciros, a young agriculture enthusiast from Paranas, Samar, witnessed the harsh realities of farm life — days under the scorching sun, unpredictable harvests, and the perception that farming was...
Teacher’s Reflection at Abuyog Community College (ACC), Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines
The Abuyog Community College (ACC) is a local government unit-sponsored college under the sponsorship of the Sangguniang Bayan of Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines, which started its operation in 1979.
To facilitate the progress of the college,...
Low salaries, heavy workloads drive Filipino educators abroad
Tale of teachers’ diaspora
TACLOBAN CITY- Steven (not his real name) left his teaching job in Hilongos, Leyte, for the United States, drawn by the prospect of earning ten times his previous salary.
At 35, this...
Developing Palo – Annual staging on the reenactment of Jesus Christ’s passion and death...
PALO, Leyte- Romeo Gatila expressed his surprise that this town has changed dramatically in almost three decades after he left his place of birth.
In particular, the 65-year old man noted the change of backdrop...
Updates on the on-going drainage projects of Tacloban
By: Alvin Gz. Arpon
Flooding has been a disturbing phenomenon in urban centers in our country – even in foreign lands. This primarily is caused by the irresponsible denudation of our forests. The Department of...
Tacloban, most improved HUC nationwide
One of the most difficult functions of government operations at any level is the realization of an efficient tax collection. Some bigtime business establishment owners, and some high- level income professionals to include several...