TACLOBAN CITY – Newly-elected Northern Samar second district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) in all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. House Bill 602 seeks to amend...
The city government of Paranaque City conducted a drainage inspection and clearing operation to avoid flooding this rainy season and ensure cleanliness around the city. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) team headed by Bernie Amurao, together with Mayor Edwin Olivarez and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that its “Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program” (AKAP) is intended specifically for individuals earning below the minimum wage and who are affected by rising inflation. In a statement on Friday, June 20, Protective Services...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the Northern Samar green lane policy, the first of its kind implemented by a local government unit (LGU) in the country. The measure – An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Green Lane Policy for Renewable Energy and...
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Committee on Geological Sciences declared Biri Rocks in Biri, Northern Samar, a National Geological Monument on Wednesday. Alongside the declaration was the official launching of Northern Samar as an Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark. The Biri Rock Formation is known for...
DAVAO CITY – The Jubahib political family secured a decisive victory in Davao del Norte 's midterm elections, with reelected Gov. Edwin Jubahib and daughter Vice Gov.-elect Clarice Jubahib winning by wide margins, Commission on Elections results showed Tuesday. GOV. Jubahib. (FB) Gov....
DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib and various organizations welcomed proposed Senate Bill No. 2888 on Tuesday, April 1, calling it a “game-changer for two Davao provinces” as they await President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval. MARCOS and Jubahib SB No. 2888 which seeks to...
Bankers Florido P. Casuela (left) and Edwin R. Bautista (right) Taipan Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Bank is replacing its current President and CEO Florido P. Casuela with former Union Bank of the Philippines President Edwin R. Bautista effective April 29, 2025. In a disclosure to the...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the coverage of its Animal Bite Treatment (ABT) package to P5,850, up from the previous P3,000, to provide essential services for rabies prevention. In a statement, PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin M. Mercado explained that...
TACLOBAN CITY – Governors Edwin Ongchuan of Northern Samar and Sharee Ann Tan of Samar pushed key road projects in Samar Island. TAN (left) and Ongchuan (center). (FB) Tan thanked Ongchuan for the strong collaboration and support for the proposed projects in a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11....
ILOILO CITY – A recent exhibit at the Adoro Gallery Museum here was not only for art’s sake but also a manifestation of philanthropy in Iloilo. THE second Dagyaw exhibit at the Adoro Gallery Museum in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Outside the artists’ share, 100 percent of net proceeds...
President Marcos said that the new Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) president and chief exective officer Dr. Edwin Mercado is qualified to lead the office and that he already has plans for the agency. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and PhilHealth president and CEO Dr....
