Rappler's latest stories on Region VIII
Off to Bicol or Samar? Take precaution, check possible cancelled trips
Government agencies urge the public to prepare for Tropical Storm Nina
DILG names 19 cops probed for Espinosa killing
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno says these officers – from the CIDG and the Regional Maritime Unit in Eastern Visayas – have been placed on floating status
Electric posts in middle of Tacloban road pose safety risk
UPDATED When a netizen sees a photo of electric posts in the middle of the road he thinks it s a hoax until he sees the posts for himself
DSWD Region VIII denies expired Yolanda relief
Without proper documentation the issue may remain an incessant case of he said she said But critics say that the contrast between claims may have a message in itself
Police seize 'NPA' explosive devices in Compostela Valley
The raid yields improvised explosive devices subversive documents and some personal items including the ID of a security guard reportedly abducted by communist rebels
SONA Fact Check: Half-truths about Yolanda
In his State of the Nation Address the President omits key details and paints Yolanda hit areas in a rosy state
14,500 Yolanda survivors still in tents after SONA
These communities are being exposed to tremendous risk and uncertainty aid groups say after the President trumpeted efforts for Yolanda survivors
40 universities, colleges damaged by Yolanda
The Senate has earmarked P1 billion for the rehabilitation of state universities and colleges
Eastern Visayas to get last IRA for 2013 a week early
LGUs in the region hardest hit by Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan will get their December IRA of P1 57 billion a week ahead of schedule to help in relief efforts
Back to basics: Leaving notes, finding people
With the long work ahead of them teachers and educators draw strength from each other
