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174 Borongan City octogenarians, nonagenarians get cash aid

Manila, Dec. 22 -- A total of 174 qualified senior citizens in Borongan City, Eastern Samar received PHP10,000 each in cash assistance from the national government during a distribution activity held ... Read More


52 ex-rebels get safe conduct passes under gov't amnesty program

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 19 -- At least 52 former New People's Army members received safe conduct passes Friday through the government's amnesty program. Tacloban City Mayor and Local Amnesty Board Chair ... Read More


Cruise ship visit spurs tourism in Biliran island town

MARIPIPI, Dec. 18 -- The third visit of an international cruise ship to this island municipality signals its growing readiness to welcome more tourists, according to Mayor Joseph Caingcoy. Caingcoy m... Read More


Biliran steps up bamboo rehabilitation program

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 18 -- The provincial government of Biliran is stepping up its Bamboo Rehabilitation Program to help address flooding issues in the province while providing an additional source of ... Read More


Cruise tourism boosts Northern Samar destinations

ALLEN, Dec. 12 -- Biri Island welcomed 80 tourists from the Australian cruise ship Coral Geographer on Dec. 12, marking the vessel's third visit to Eastern Visayas. The visitors explored the island's... Read More


Ex-rebels in Northern Samar, Leyte get safe conduct passes

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 8 -- Nine former rebels in Northern Samar and six others in Leyte have been issued safe conduct passes (SCPs), signaling continued progress in the government's Amnesty Program aime... Read More


Region 8 DRRM councils, institutions recognized for performance

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 8 -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), together with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), has recognized 106 local disaster risk reduction and man... Read More


Eastern Samar town builds halfway house for expectant mothers

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 4 -- The local government of Arteche in Eastern Samar has announced that its newly completed halfway house, the Susan-e Center or the Sustainable-Nutrition And Nanay Empowerment Ce... Read More


DOST to develop agarwood industry in Biliran

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 4 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI), has launched a comprehensive support program to develo... Read More


5 NPA rebels surrender in Region 8; firearms recovered

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 3 -- Five members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the government in separate incidents across Leyte and Northern Samar provinces, authorities reported on Wednesday. ... Read More