Jipapad in Eastern Samar was placed under a state of calamity on Jan. 12 due to the widespread flooding that hit local communities. The declaration allowed the local government to access its ...

A Catholic priest known for his fight against mining operations in Eastern Samar province died in a vehicular accident on Wednesday. According to initial police reports, Fr. Alejandro “Alex ...

The river ambulance is being turned over by the Department of Health Eastern Visayas to Maslog, a remote town in Eastern Samar. (Photo courtesy of DOH Eastern Visayas) BORONGAN CITY (PIA) — The ...