DOH intervenes as patient surge overwhelms two Samar hospitals
Samar hospitals face severe overcrowding as patient numbers double their capacity. Health Secretary Edwin Mercado steps in with emergency measures to address…
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Two NPA members killed in clash
Two suspected NPA members were killed and firearms recovered in a military operation in Dolores, Eastern Samar, as the 8th Infantry Division and the NDF…
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LPA brings flood, landslide risk
PAGASA warns of possible flash floods and landslides across MIMAROPA as an approaching low-pressure area brings scattered rains and thunderstorms during the…
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2 rebels killed in Eastern Samar clash
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Troops recover M16 rifles, land mine
Government troops recover two M16 rifles and an anti-personnel mine in Las Navas, Northern Samar, following information from a former Eastern Visayas Regional…
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Hospitals seek DoH help amid overcrowding
Two government hospitals in Samar have appealed to Health Secretary Edwin Mercado for urgent assistance as patient numbers exceed their authorized bed…
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Samar hospitals seek DOH aid over overcrowding
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Evardone commits more vehicles
The Eastern Samar provincial government plans to provide additional motorcycles and patrol vehicles to strengthen police emergency response and improve access…
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Eastern Samar eyes local tuna production expansion
BFAR turns over three ₱34.2-million tuna fishing vessels to Eastern Samar fisherfolk, aiming to increase regional tuna production by 120 metric tons annually…
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Eastern Samar targets 120-MT boost in tuna production
Eastern Samar sets sights on a 120-MT annual tuna production boost with new fishing vessels, empowering local fisherfolk to venture into the Pacific Ocean and…
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Northern Samar clash yields high-powered firearms
Philippine Army troops clashed with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) combatants in Las Navas, Northern Samar, marking the town’s fourth firefight this…
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Plastic waste for WiFi
The Eco-Connect tries to solve the plastic waste pollution in Antiao River while improving access to internet in the city.
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Catbalogan joins 18 Samar localities with stable peace status
Catbalogan City achieves stable internal peace and security, joining 18 other Samar localities in a significant milestone for the province's peace efforts.…
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Clashes disrupt heirloom Samar town rice harvest
Local officials expressed concern over the suspension of farming operations, which threatens the harvest season for the high-value crop.
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Samar town halts farming amid clashes with armed group
Farming in San Jose de Buan, Samar has been halted as government troops clash with an armed group allegedly extorting food and money from residents. Learn how…
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