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1 NPA dead, firearms seized in Northern Samar clash

TACLOBAN CITY, March 20 -- A series of clashes between soldiers and the New People's Army (NPA) ensued Tuesday in the upland village of Bagacay, Palapag, Northern Samar, killing a rebel and also led t... Read More


DOST pushes science tourism in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, March 20 -- At least 15 sites in Leyte province have been identified for science tourism meant to raise awareness and appreciation of science, technology, and innovation through educati... Read More


Army reports 2 NPA units dismantled in Eastern Visayas in Q1

TACLOBAN CITY, March 19 -- A series of military operations and the implementation of the whole-of-nation approach caused the dismantling of two units of the New People's Army (NPA) formed to advance t... Read More


Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

TACLOBAN CITY, March 18 -- The Northern Samar provincial government has inked a deal with Korean engineering firms to map out plans to curb floods in the province, the local government announced on Mo... Read More


P337-M released to flood-hit families in Northern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY, March 15 -- The national government has released PHP337.34 million in cash aid to families affected by the devastating flood in Northern Samar late last year, the Department of Social W... Read More


Army, Samar gov't step up dialogue with rebels' kin

TACLOBAN CITY, March 8 -- Military and local government officials in Samar will hold more peace forums and dialogue to convince the remaining members of the New People's Army (NPA) through their famil... Read More


E. Visayas' Maharlika Highway gets P8-B in rehab funding

TACLOBAN CITY, March 8 -- A total of PHP8.05 billion was allocated this year for the rehabilitation of the damaged sections of Maharlika Highway covering areas of Samar province, the Department of Pub... Read More


DPWH kicks off P4.58-B Tacloban causeway project

TACLOBAN CITY, March 8 -- The construction of the PHP4.58 billion Tacloban causeway project that will provide a shorter route from the city's downtown to the airport has begun with bigger funding this... Read More


Over 334K kids in Region 8 targeted for vaccination vs. polio

TACLOBAN CITY, March 6 -- The Department of Health is giving oral polio vaccines to 334,760 children in Eastern Visayas as part of the catch-up program in the government's battle against this incurabl... Read More


Farm-related techs seen to curb Eastern Samar's poverty

TACLOBAN CITY, March 6 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is eyeing the deployment of more technologies related to farming, fishing, and forestry to help address poverty in Eastern Sam... Read More