Two suspected drug pushers nabbed
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan.9 (PIA) –The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 8 (PDEA8) conducted a twin anti-drug operation in the region early this year. PDEA OIC regional director Laurefel P. Gabales said, anti-drug operatives from PDEA regional office in coordination with police authorities fro... Read moreAnti-Red Tape czar hailed
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, January 9 (PIA) – Civil Service Secretary (CSC) Edgardo Duque received recently some acclamation in absentia for championing the campaign against corruption and red tape.This was done by CSC Commissioner, Attorney Robert S. Martinez who flew to the city to bestow reco... Read moreCivil Service honors agencies for fighting corruption, excellent service
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, January 8 (PIA) – Civil Service Commission(CSC) Regional Office 8 here, bestowed recognition upon some government agencies and private institutions, for excellent public service and for fighting corruption.Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Borongan Eastern Sama... Read moreSouth Leyte provincial hospital operates as an enterprise – Administrator
By Marcelo M. Pedalino MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Jan. 6 (PIA) -- The provincial hospital, now in its new, interior, but spacious location at barangay Dongon this city, will function much like a business establishment. And this will be set into motion starting this year, said Jesse Quilantan... Read moreSecurity of Pope’s visit to Leyte assured
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan.7 (PIA) –In order to ensure the security of His Holiness Pope Francis on his visit to Leyte, the joint task force of all agencies of the government had been activated. According to Police Chief Superintendent Asher Dolina, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office ... Read moreBSP Tacloban demonetizes old banknotes
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan.7(PIA) – The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced the start of demonitization process of old banknotes beginning January 1, 2015 (New Design Series, NDS) with new generation currency banknotes. This move is in line with the provisions of section 57 of Republic... Read morePRO8 official vows to prosecute individuals for illegal firing during holidays
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan.5 (PIA) – A high ranking official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas has vowed to prosecute individuals who violated the law during holiday season. In a press statement, Police Regional Office 8 OIC Regional Director Chief Superintendent Asher A... Read moreDSWD-8 reports updates on typhoon Seniang
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan. 5 (PIA) – A total of 1, 411, 900.00 food packs were already distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to 51, 995 affected families after typhoon Seniang hit the region before the year ends. Based on a progress report of the Disaster Respon... Read moreMaasin employees attending papal visit on official time, says Mayor Samaco
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- Personnel from the city local government unit here who wish to be in Tacloban for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis will be on official time, City Mayor Maloney Samaco declared. “While it cannot be done on official busi... Read morePolice authorities in EV on full alert status
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Jan.1 (PIA) – Police authorities in Eastern Visayas continues to be on full alert status to ensure a peaceful new year’s celebration. PNP 8 OIC Regional Director Police Chief Superintendent Asher Abanilla Dolina has warned the public against the use of illegal pyrotechnic ... Read more7 missing persons reached Sto. Rosario, Maasin City, tired but alive
By Marcelo M. Pedalino MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Dec. 30 (9:30 PM) (PIA) -- The seven passengers of a pumpboat that left barangay San Roque, Macrohon, Monday afternoon, supposedly enroute to Limasawa, reported missing were washed ashore at barangay Sto. Rosario, Maasin City -- more tha... Read moreRDRRMC-8 issues advisory on typhoon Seniang
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec. 29 (PIA) –The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) through the Office of Civil Defense Eastern Visayas has alerted residents in low-lying and mountainous areas against possible flashfloods and landslides. This, after the Philippine Atmospheri... Read morePalo Archbishop updates local media on Papal visit
PALO, Leyte, Dec.23 (PIA) – This Year of the Poor espouses the true meaning of Christmas. This was the Christmas message of Archbishop John Du of the Archdiocese of Palo which he read to media people during the papal visit update, Monday, December 22. A weekly press conference is done every Mond... Read moreDolores town mayor elated over PNoy’s visit
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, December 23 (PIA) – Mayor Emiliana P. Villacarillo of Dolores, Eastern Samar was more than grateful when President Benigno S. Aquino III visited Monday this Ruby-hit municipality. Mayor Villacarillo said this only showed the president’s concern for Dolores and Doloresnons ... Read morePNOY launches early recovery program in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec. 23(PIA) – President Benigno Aquino III visited Monday Ruby-hit areas in Eastern Samar where he led the launching of the government’s Early Recovery Program for typhoon Ruby affected victims. The early recovery package includes cash-for-work and provision of hygiene an... Read more
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