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Tale of survival in Leyte's threatened peatland

STA. FE, April 15 -- For three decades, Joey Mercades, 40, has been highly dependent on resources from the nearby peatland to support his growing family. Just like the rest of his neighbors, his awar... Read More


Eastern Visayas records lowest inflation rate in six months

TACLOBAN CITY, April 12 -- Eastern Visayas recorded a 3.4 percent inflation rate in March, the region's slowest in six months and sixth among all regions, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) rep... Read More


Northern Samar seeks preservation of Spanish era burial ground

TACLOBAN CITY, April 10 -- An old burial ground is seen as a potential archeological site in Mapanas, Northern Samar, which calls for more effort to preserve the province's rich history, the local gov... Read More


Remains of 'missing' rebel exhumed in S. Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, April 8 -- Combined elements of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police retrieved the remains of a missing rebel in upland Kahupian village in Sogod, Southern Leyte last ... Read More


Several flights still canceled after Tacloban airport runway fix

TACLOBAN CITY, April 4 -- Regular operations have not yet resumed at the Tacloban Airport a day after the completion of emergency runway repair, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) ... Read More


NPA member killed, another wounded in N. Samar clash

TACLOBAN CITY, April 4 -- A member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed and another one was wounded during a clash Wednesday in upland Osmena village in Las Navas, Northern Samar. Acting on tips... Read More


Regional body monitors 25 E. Visayas projects to ensure fast execution

TACLOBAN CITYT, April 3 -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) is closely monitoring at least 25 key projects in Eastern Visayas to ensure expeditious implementation. Meylene Rosales, RDC vice cha... Read More


Tacloban airport to reopen runway 4 p.m. Wednesday

TACLOBAN CITY, April 3 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is eyeing to reopen the Tacloban airport runway by 4 p.m. Wednesday after hours of emergency repair. CAAP Eastern Visa... Read More


Northern Samar's green lane targets to draw big investments

TACLOBAN CITY, March 27 -- The implementation of the green lane in Northern Samar is expected to attract more investments to the poverty-stricken province as it streamlines the business application pr... Read More


DA reports drought in Leyte, Samar rice farms

TACLOBAN CITY, March 26 -- The below-normal rainfall will not impact rice production despite reports that the dry spell has affected several farms in Leyte and Samar provinces, Department of Agricultu... Read More