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N. Samar keen on P20-B wind energy investment

Manila, Sept. 19 -- The Northern Samar provincial government has welcomed the decision of Singapore-based Vena Energy's local unit, Gemini Wind Energy Corp. (GWEC), to invest PHP20.2 billion to build ... Read More


BFAR replaces destructive fishing gears in Leyte's Dawahon Islet

Manila, Sept. 19 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional office here is upbeat about curbing illegal fishing in Dawahon Islet in Bato, Leyte with the distribution of fish-pot ... Read More


Job placement offices set up in 35 Region 8 schools, training centers

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here has forged partnerships with 35 higher education institutions (HEIs) and training centers to create job placement... Read More


DSWD extends P22.4-M grant to fight hunger in E. Visayas

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released PHP22.42 million to fight hunger by supporting the livelihood activities of 60 associations in Eastern Visayas ... Read More


N. Samar gov't raises P8.5-M credit fund for MSMEs, coops

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The Northern Samar provincial government has secured some PHP8.5-million commitment to establish a credit surety fund meant to expand financial access of micro, small, and medium e... Read More


BFAR confirms red tide presence in another Samar coastal water

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed on Wednesday the presence of toxic red tide in the coastal waters of Zumarraga, Samar. As a precautionary measur... Read More


4K Eastern Visayas workers eyed to avail YAKAP

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Eastern Visayas is eyeing to facilitate the registration of at least 4,000 workers in the private sector this year to avail free he... Read More


E. Visayas posts higher inflation in August at 0.2%

Manila, Sept. 11 -- Eastern Visayas recorded a 0.2-percent inflation rate (IR) in August 2025, up from July's rate of -0.2, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. The August ... Read More


P20/kg. rice program expands in Tacloban City

Manila, Sept. 5 -- The rollout of PHP20/kg. rice program has expanded in this city, making the staple food available at an affordable price to more residents belonging to the vulnerable sectors. On F... Read More


N. Samar large woodcarvers learn to make small souvenir items

Manila, Sept. 5 -- Traditional woodcarvers in Anito village in Gamay, Northern Samar, have transformed from creators of large wooden masterpieces to makers of small souvenir items for tourists. Jhon ... Read More