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Eastern Visayas reports first 3 coronavirus deaths in region
Eastern Visayas regional health department says all deaths were returning residents and had underlying conditions
IN PHOTOS: In Biliran, thousands to welcome the New Year homeless
The provincial disaster risk reduction management office estimate the initial cost of damage in Biliran to reach almost P800 million
LOOK: How local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula
On Christmas eve, local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) by evacuating residents and preparing equipment ahead of its landfall
5 suspected online sex traffickers arrested in Biliran
Aside from 5 teenage victims, police have also rescued a 10-month-old, an 11-month-old, and two 2-year-old children who were possibly exploited by the traffickers
U.S. priest accused of sex abuse arrested in Biliran
The priest allegedly abused altar boys, who were between the ages of 7 and 12, in his residence and warned them they would go to prison if they told anyone about the molestation
LIST: Deadly landslides in the Philippines
Almost all of these major disasters in the last two decades happened in the midst of heavy rain that loosened the soil in landslide-prone areas
IN PHOTOS: Flood greets Biliran residents on first day of 2018
Biliran is still recovering from the devastation caused by Tropical Depression Urduja, which battered the region as a tropical storm a few days before Christmas
The week in photos: December 16-22, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Caritas brings spirit of Christmas to Urduja-hit Biliran
Caritas Palo, the humanitarian arm of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo, distributes relief goods in remote Biliran towns
Groups provide relief aid to Urduja-hit Biliran
The Philippine Red Cross and Caritas Philippines respond to the needs of those affected by Urduja in Biliran
Duterte on CPP-NPA, Duterte visits Biliran, Facebook | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon
Duterte vows speedy aid for Biliran, Urduja-affected areas
President Rodrigo Duterte orders the Department of Public Works and Highways to finish repairing two damaged bridges in Biliran in less than 30 days
DOE targets restoring power in Biliran before Christmas
Some 365,000 food packs are also on standby for those affected by Tropical Depression Urduja
Duterte to visit Urduja-affected Biliran
President Rodrigo Duterte and some Cabinet members are expected to visit Biliran where 26 died in landslides triggered by heavy rain
26 dead in Biliran landslides after Urduja
(UPDATED) Sofronio Dacillo, provincial disaster risk reduction and management officer, says the deaths occurred in 4 towns in Biliran at the weekend
Ex-mayor faces jail time for declaring 'wrong' wife in SALNs
If the former mayor is to be believed it s a sad love story that has just taken a turn for the worse
Getting to these PH beaches isn't easy – but it's worth it
Where can you find a natural jacuzzi pink sand and more? A trip to these beaches may take hours and hours – but it s well worth the magical sights that await
Discover these 12 stunning destinations in the Visayas
Book that ticket board that bus or ride that boat to any province in the region to satisfy your wanderlust
Biliran mayor indicted for graft over medicine purchase
Mayor Eulalio Maderazo of the municipality of Caibiran in Biliran and 2 others face charges for purchasing P284 000 worth of medicines without public bidding
Who is running in Eastern Visayas | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Eastern Visayas
Biliran: The beautiful province you haven't discovered yet
It’s the perfect place to take in the rough beauty of the mountains waterfalls beaches and rice terraces
WHO: Rabies control in Visayas improved
Investment in dog vaccination is the more cost effective way to control and eliminate rabies says the World Health Organization
German traveler's PH journey: Going off the beaten path
For three months I traveled the country in search of those hidden gems if you haven’t been to these places yet now is the time to discover them writes Philipp Dukatz
Domeng storm surge warning in 6 provinces
UPDATED Coastal areas in at least 6 provinces are being advised to prepare for possible storm surges and high tides
Most school divisions in Eastern Visayas closed, unreachable
As of Tuesday November 12 only school divisions of Northern Samar Maasin Southern Leyte and Calbayog have resumed operations
Disaster experts warn on avoiding 2004 mistakes in PH
Experts say mistakes made in the relief effort after the catastrophic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami must not be repeated in the typhoon Yolanda Haiyan response
Globe, Smart: 2-3 days to restore services
Globe and Smart say it will take two to 3 days to restore services in areas badly hit by Typhoon Yolanda
Smart, Globe services in VisMin 'interrupted'
The telcos say networks are disrupted due to super Typhoon Yolanda Five hard hit areas can no longer be reached via cell phone or landline
Unspoiled white beaches: Visayas
Here’s part two of our beach series featuring some of the best pristine and white beaches in the Visayas
Tagbilaran City set for elections
Local Comelec officials say that Bohol is ready for elections
Espina patriarch of Biliran province dies
Espina is a former member of the House of Representatives
'Pablo:' 40,000 in evacuation centers
UPDATED The typhoon with international codename Bopha made landfall over Baganga Davao Oriental early morning Tuesday December 4; Pablo now raking across Mindanao
Tropical storm 'Ofel': Entire Visayas, CARAGA under storm signals
UPDATED The entire Visayas CARAGA under public storm warning signals as tropical storm Ofel Son Tinh accelerated towards the area Wednesday morning
'Ofel': Passengers stranded in 12 Visayas, Mindanao ports
A total of 1 480 passengers and more than 80 vessels are stranded in several ports in the Visayas and Mindanao as tropical storm Ofel Son Tinh moves closer
15 relatives dead in Biliran road crash
A truck transporting relatives to a wake crashed into a roadside ditch in Biliran killing 15 people police and officials said Sunday July 22
