IN EASTERN VISAYAS 94% operators consolidate for PUV modernization
by Miriam G. Desacada Palo,Leyte–Before the 31-December-2023 deadline, 94 percent of public utility vehicles (PUV) operators in Eastern Visayas have consolidated, as required by law, for the PUV modernization program,…
Silago, S. Leyte LGU declares 1-month pork ban due to ASF
By Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City-Mayor Lemuel P. Honor of Silago, Southern Leyte had issued an executive order declaring a pork ban for a period of one month due to…
FOR SCHOOLS IN N. SAMAR, LEYTE PBBM signs laws establishing College of Medicine programs
By Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) had signed into law legislative measures establishing a College of Medicine program in each four state universities in the…
IN PALOMPON, LEYTE DBSN Farms seek P195M damages vs ex-mayor Arevalo, MPDC exec
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–A writ of preliminary attachment is a court order that attaches a person’s property to secure payment of a debt or performance of a duty.…
Libanan wants gov’t programs luring more Filipinos overseas to visit PHL
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan Jr. wants the government to implement programs that will encourage many overseas Filipinos to visit…
AFP chief honors 8ID’s 803rd Bde for freeing EV of 4 guerrilla fronts
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. visited Eastern Visayas to honor the soldiers there of his presence, specifically the 8th…
Libanan: 2024 nat’l budget contains ayuda fund as buffer to rising prices
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Year 2024 is expected to face more price increases in basic commodities due to the harsh impact of the El Niño phenomenon on farm harvests,…
Army Troops receives meritorious awards from CSAFP
Catbalogan City, Samar – At least five soldies of the 8th Infantry Division has received an award for their significant accomplishments in the fight against insurgents in Eastern Visayas. Chief…
Can-Avid Upgrades Facilities to Attract more Tourists
By Lemuel Pagliawan Can-Avid E.Samar–The municipality of Can-avid in the province of Eastern Samar is taking an exciting ride with this year’s Christmas season to also vigorously promote its tourism…
AT OMBUDSMAN Ex-Ormoc mayor Goma faces corruption raps, grave misconduct in road project
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Administrative and criminal charges were filed at the Ombudsman-Visayas against former Ormoc City mayor Richard “Goma” Gomez, now 4th district representative of Leyte, for the…