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Ormoc City's Christmas tree highlights local biodiversity

ORMOC CITY, Dec. 2 -- Ormoc City has transformed its public plaza into a festive holiday destination with the unveiling of a giant flower-inspired Christmas tree that celebrates the city's rich biodiv... Read More


109 Eastern Visayas towns, cities earn child-friendly seal

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 1 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Council for the Welfare of Children have recognized six cities and 103 towns in Eastern Visayas as passers i... Read More


Northern Samar town condemns NPA extortion, explosives use

TALCOBAN CITY, Dec. 1 -- The local government unit of Palapag, Northern Samar has strongly condemned extortion and use of banned explosives by the New People's Army (NPA) as confirmed in recent clashe... Read More


Calbayog gov't opposes plan to set up wind farm in watershed

TALCOBAN CITY, Nov. 27 -- The city government of Calbayog in Samar said it is opposing the installation of wind turbines within the Calbayog Pan-as Hayiban Protected Landscape (CPHPL), citing its nega... Read More


DepEd lauds 60 partners in Eastern Visayas for aid in education

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has recognized 60 partners in Eastern Visayas to inspire stakeholders to continue their commitment to education. In a gathering at the Ma... Read More


Free Leyte-Samar RoRo trip to end Nov. 30 as bridge situation improves

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 26 -- After more than six months, the Regional Inter-Agency Coordination Committee (RIACC) in Eastern Visayas announced that its "Libreng Sakay" (free ride) program has come to its... Read More


Hurt NPA fighter in Samar clashes yields, gets treatment

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 26 -- A wounded New People's Army (NPA) rebel is currently receiving medical treatment after voluntarily surrendering to village officials following an encounter with government fo... Read More


Tacloban, other areas extend class suspension due to Verbena

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 25 -- The city government of Tacloban extended on Tuesday the suspension of classes at all levels, both public and private, as Tropical Depression Verbena brings threats of heavy r... Read More


E. Visayas private sector workers to get P35 daily wage hike

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 25 -- The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has released the new order granting a PHP35 daily minimum wage hike in two tranches to private sector workers in ... Read More


Eastern Visayas suspends classes due to TD Verbena

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 24 -- Some local government units in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Monday as Tropical Depression Verbena dumped heavy rains in the region. Class suspension directives promp... Read More