Minimized environmental impact assured on Samar's 'Unity Roads'

Manila, March 12 -- The proposed "Unity Roads" that will traverse the upland tri-boundaries of Samar Island will have minimal impact on the environment, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan said on Thursday.... Read More

Northern Samar solon backs substitute biofuels bill amid oil crisis

Manila, March 12 -- A lawmaker in Northern Samar welcomed on Thursday the House Committee on Energy's approval of a substitute bill to temporarily suspend the mandatory use of biofuels for up to one y... Read More

Leyte gov't studies 4-day workweek arrangement

Manila, March 10 -- Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla said the provincial government is studying the possible implementation of the four-day workweek in compliance with the directive on energy con... Read More

DPWH chief assures funding for Tacloban's 'Grand Canal' project

Manila, March 10 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured on Tuesday the completion of the PHP3.26 billion Tacloban-Palo Diversion Road by 2028 despite the absen... Read More

Dizon orders Maharlika Highway reblocking done before Holy Week

Manila, March 10 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has directed the agency's field personnel to complete ongoing road reblocking works along the Maharlika Highway... Read More

DPWH offers reward for arrest of Northern Samar engineer's shooter

Manila, March 10 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has offered a PHP100,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest of the shooter ... Read More

Tacloban mayor dismisses claims of widespread business closures

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Mayor Alfred Romualdez here has denied reports that a weakening local economy has forced several establishments in the downtown area to shut down in recent months. In an interview ... Read More

N. Samar launches first major archaeological study since 1960s

Manila, Feb. 18 -- A comprehensive archaeological initiative is set to begin in three Northern Samar towns, marking the province's first systematic and large-scale archaeological study since the 1960s... Read More

Army lauds residents as tip leads to clash with NPA in Samar

Manila, Feb. 18 -- The Philippine Army commended residents of San Jorge, Samar, for reporting the presence of New People's Army (NPA) members, leading to a brief armed encounter in the area, officials... Read More

Shellfish ban continues in E. Samar bay amid red tide

Manila, Feb. 18 -- The shellfish ban remains in effect in Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar after recent laboratory tests confirmed the presence of red tide toxins, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Re... Read More

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