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Borongan City cites gains from Miss Philippines Earth event

BORONGAN CITY, April 26 -- The visit of Miss Philippines Earth 2024 participants in this city is a big boost not only to the local tourism industry but to increasing awareness of environmental protect... Read More


Samar's ex-rebel housing recipients tapped as forest guards

TACLOBAN CITY, April 8 -- Former rebels in San Jose de Buan, Samar, who recently benefited from the housing project of the provincial government, will be trained as forest rangers to protect portions ... Read More


Live street 'Senakulo' to draw more than 60K on Good Friday

Leyte, March 27 -- The Archdiocese of Palo and the local government here are expecting at least 60,000 devotees to witness the live street play of Senakulo, the staged re-enactment of Jesus Christ's p... Read More


CHR raises Leyte village officials' awareness on human rights

TACLOBAN CITY, March 21 -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has raised public awareness of its services in Leyte province through the two-day "Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan" (LaKaRan) carava... Read More


Tacloban boxer realizes Olympic dream

TACLOBAN CITY, March 18 -- Aira Villegas is still on cloud nine a week after clinching a slot to this year's Paris Olympics "It is my dream to compete and represent our country in the Olympics," Vill... Read More


Locals urged to surrender cocaine washed up in Eastern Samar

Eastern Samar, March 11 -- The Philippine National Police on Monday urged residents in Eastern Samar to turn over any suspected illegal drugs dumped in the sea following the recent recovery of PHP111.... Read More


Cash reward awaits tipsters in killing of Leyte village officials

TACLOBAN CITY, March 5 -- Authorities are giving cash rewards to persons who have information on the identities of those behind the recent killing of local officials in Barangay (village) Daja Diot in... Read More


Hospitality training eyed for 7K tourism workers, village execs

TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 26 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing to train at least 7,500 tourism sector workers and village officials in Eastern Visayas on Filipino Brand of Service Excellence this... Read More


Houses for ex-rebels to rise in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 6 -- To ensure that former rebels will not return to armed struggle, the local government of Can-avid in Eastern Samar assured Monday to provide them with decent homes. Mayor Vilm... Read More


Acorda tells PNP personnel: Stay away from politics

Samar, Feb. 2 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership on Friday reminded all personnel to stay away from politics but to continue to uphold and protect the Constitution at all times. "For ... Read More