Petmalu! A 68-year-old Filipina amazed the judges during the opening episode of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 as she burst into a cool version of ‘Price Tag’ by Jessie J. She was singing with ease even the song’s rap verses. As Mercifuletes Viola a.k.a. #RappingGrandma took off her floor-length dress to reveal her hip-hop ensemble […]
There is a video circulating on social media about a romantic wedding proposal in the Philippine Airforce Base. The wedding proposal was done by Sgt. Esmael Alisbo Jr., to his girlfriend, Rica Fetros. She was blinded with what will happen in the field. She went to the Philippine Airforce Base to bid his boyfriend goodbye. Sgt. Alisbo […]
TACLOBAN CITY — An official from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) RFO8 informed, after a visit of President Duterte in the region, that their agency is in need of additional personnel to carry out their mission which is to combat illegal drugs. PDEA’s regional spokesperson, Rogelette Urgel, said that their current strength is not enough for […]
The Tacloban City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod unanimously approved an ordinance proclaiming November 8 as a Day of Remembrance and Gratitude. It was on that fateful day that Tacloban and other parts of Region VIII were devastated by the Super Typhoon Yolanda. Councilor Aurora Aimee Delgado-Grafil principally authored the ordinance and it was passed by the city councilor […]
BALANGIGA, Eastern Samar — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived on September 28 in Balangiga, Eastern and graced the commemoration of the 116th Balangiga Encounter Day. Upon arrival, President Duterte was given Foyer Honors by the military led by 8th Infantry Division Commander Major General Raul M. Farnacio. Thereafter, the President and Major General Farnacio proceeded towards the dais of […]
TACLOBAN CITY — A six-year-old boy died while 43 others were knocked after eating green mussels or also known as “Tahong” in Catbalogan City. With this incident, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) raised the alarm as it reiterated that red tide toxins are still up in several bays in the region. The young […]
TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is alarmed for the possible happening of a quake or movement of the Philippine trench in Region 8. The movement is viewed to cause a tsunami in the provinces facing the Pacific Ocean such as Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Eastern Samar. According to PHIVOLCS Director […]
The one time-cash assistance worth P5,000 to be given to college students, who were victims of the Super Typhoon Yolanda and enrolled in the 2nd semester for the school year 2016-2017 in public and private schools, is now ready for release. According to Gabino Petillos, Head of Student Services Division of the Commission on Higher […]
MANILA — The United States Ambassador to the Philippines has promised on Tuesday to return the three church bells taken by the American forces a century ago. Ambassador Sung Kim said the two governments have deliberated the return of the Balangiga Bells, named after the village where they were taken. “The United States is deeply […]