More than 6,000 American troops have been deployed in the typhoon-ravaged provinces of Samar and Leyte in central Philippines to assist in the rescue and relief efforts of the local government. In ...

TACLOBAN CITY — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Balangiga, Eastern Samar, shortly after midnight on Friday ...

TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Samar province on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. Per Earthquake Information No. 2 ...

NORTHERN Samar used to be one of the 10 poorest provinces in the Philippines. In 2015, it peaked with a severe 61.6 percent poverty incidence. In 2021, it dropped to 31 percent and is now only 35th ...

Local government officials, security sector representatives, and partner agencies sign a pledge of commitment during the declaration of Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) in General ...

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Fear continues to grip schools across Leyte and Samar after multiple threats of violence from students were reported, prompting the Department of Education and the ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has lifted the suspension of sea travel in the provinces of Northern Samar, Biliran, and Southern Leyte due to improving weather conditions, while maintaining a ...

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