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DSWD extends P19.77-M aid to 'Opong' victims in E. Visayas

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended PHP19.77 million worth of assistance to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong across the Eastern Visay... Read More


Shellfish ban up in Samar coastal water

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Wednesday confirmed the presence of toxic red tide in the coastal water of Zumarraga, Samar, based on examination by the agenc... Read More


RDC Eastern Visayas creates Environment Committee

India, Sept. 23 -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Eastern Visayas has formed an Environment Committee in the bid to integrate environmental sustainability and climate resilience at the core... Read More


DA steps up soil testing program in Eastern Visayas

India, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified its soil testing program in Eastern Visayas to expand the understanding of soil health and provide accurate recommendations to far... Read More


Small Samar town offers free meals for all HS students

India, Sept. 23 -- All 720 students of a secondary school in Matuguinao, Samar, are beneficiaries of a free daily breakfast, while learners from remote village areas receive a complimentary lunch fund... Read More


Leyte guv, 2 mayors nominated to lead Reg'l Dev't Council

Manila, Sept. 19 -- The Eastern Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC) has nominated Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and two city mayors to chair the region's highest policymaking body in th... Read More


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