IN SAMAR Int’l reforestation projectof 90k hectares launched
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–The Green Samar Project (GSP), a partnership between international private companies and the national government, was launched on May 29 for the restoration of 90,000…
IN SAMAR ASF hits Calbiga barangay, mayor acts to stop spread
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Immediately after learning that a hog in one barangay of Calbiga town in Samar tested positive of African swine fever (ASF), Mayor Red Nacario issued…
More Army troops deployed in Region 8 to bolster campaign against insurgency
Catbalogan City, Samar – About one platoon were recently deployed to Eastern Visayas as the 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division welcomed the arrival of 2nd Howitzer Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Field…
Troops rescue injured NPA rebel in Samar
Basey Samar – An injured NPA during an encounter in this town was recently rescued by the troops of 63rd Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division after being wounded in an…
Oceana, DENR seek declaration of Panaon as protected seascape
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City-‘Coinciding with the culmination of the Ocean month of May, national government agencies, local government units, and Oceana international organization celebrated the “Panahon sa Panaon:…
IN ORMOC CITY Mega City Project shelved,but its Eco-Park continues
by Miriam G. Desacada Ormoc City–Premiumlands Corp., an Ormoc City-based development contractor, confirmed that its multi-million Mega City Project, adjacent to a 150-hectare mangrove forest covering three coastal barangays, had…
FOR BIRI ROCK FORMATIONS Northern Samar seeks UNESCO Global Geopark declaration
By Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Following the official recognition of the entire Bohol island as the Philippine’s first UNESCO Global Geopark due to its “unique geological treasures,” Northern Samar is…
FIRST IN SOUTHEAST ASIA:Tidal power plant to rise in Capul island, N. Samar
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–The Philippines is set to be the first country in Southeast Asia to have a tidal power generation plant, which is now being developed and…
Float parade highlights 2nd year of Ibabao Festival in Northern Samar
by Lemuel Pagliawan Catarman N.Samar–The monthlong celebration of Northern Samar’s Ibabao Festival this year was launched last May 19 in the provincial capital of Catarman, Northern Samar highlighting a float…
Northern Samar embarks on use of wind, waves and sun as alternative source of energy
By Lemuel Pagliawan and Miriam Desacada Catarman N.Samar–The provincial government of Northern Samar is poised to pull heaven and earth to further propel economic activities in the province and consequently…