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Visayas State U, Belgium university forge 7-year exchange partnership

TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 18 -- Visayas State University (VSU) in Leyte and Ghent University (UGhent) in Belgium have forged a seven-year student and staff exchange agreement that will provide students and ... Read More


1st week of measles-rubella vax drive covers 90K kids in E. Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 17 -- A total of 90,110 children in Eastern Visayas have been vaccinated against measles and rubella, bringing the region's coverage to 31.06 percent during the first week of the p... Read More


DepEd Eastern Visayas to hire 436 new school counselor associates

TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 12 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is hiring 436 new counselor associates for public schools in Eastern Visayas this year to help enhance school-based mental health services... Read More


PhilFIDA expands abaca survey to other areas of Southern Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 12 -- The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is expanding its survey and mapping of abaca farms to other areas of Southern Leyte after completing its initia... Read More


DOLE hires TUPAD workers to rehabilitate abaca farm in N. Samar

Manila, Aug. 6 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has tapped 200 villagers to rehabilitate an abaca farm in Silvino Lubos, Northern Samar under the agency's Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Atin... Read More


DOE upbeat on reaching 311,700 electric vehicles by 2028

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is optimistic that the country will register at least 311,700 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2028 as it ramps up efforts to promote cleaner transportation ... Read More


DOE, 5 Eastern Visayas LGUs launch solar energy program

Manila, Aug. 5 -- Five local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) to promote the use of solar energy in public buildings, a move aimed to impro... Read More


DOH eyes meeting blood collection goal through new center

TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 3 -- The Department of Health (DOH) expressed optimism that Eastern Visayas will meet its annual blood collection target with the operation of the regional blood center here. DOH ... Read More


DOH says chikungunya cases in Samar now under con

Manila, July 31 -- Chikungunya cases in Samar province are now under control after at least 372 residents contracted the mosquito-borne disease this month, the Department of Health (DOH) regional offi... Read More


N. Samar solon backs EPIRA amendments, removal of system loss

TACLOBAN CITY, July 28 -- Northern Samar 2nd District Rep. Edwin Ongchuan welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call for the immediate amendment of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, parti... Read More