They say that discipline starts at home, and that teachers are the second parents of the students. But at what point will parents discipline their own kids instead of relying on the educators? At what point will teachers be allowed to discipline unruly kids inside the class before parents call in “child abuse” accusations?

Teacher under fire for alleged disciplinary action   

In this age where most places are adapting to modernization and progress, it is unfortunate to think that there are still several families in Samar being left behind.  They have no access even to basic sanitary facilities. Though no exact number was given, the DOH Information System recorded that only about 78.54 percent of households in Samar province had access to basic sanitation facilities in the year 2022.

Climate-resilient toilets for Samar

PALO, Leyte — The Japanese government, through its embassy based in Manila, donated medical equipment valued at P6.49 million to the local government here.

Japan donates P6.49 M medical equipment to Palo

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Friday confirmed the presence of red tide in Cambatutay Bay in Samar based on the latest examination of shellfish meat samples. 


Red tide back in four Samar bays

After severe flooding experienced last week in multiple areas on the island of Samar, the province started an initiative to combat climate change by launching a bamboo planting program. The program, which kicked off this week, aims to promote bamboo as a sustainable alternative to traditional forestry practices and to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Samar folks plant bamboo to fight climate change

The recent commemoration of the 10th year anniversary of the Typhoon Haiyan in Leyte last November 8 also paved the way for innovations to be displayed during the Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition Visayas Leg at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City last November 8-10.


A potential improvement for relief packs

EMB-8: Insufficient grounds for ECC cancelation

The Environmental Management Bureau in Eastern Visayas (EMB-8) has rejected the complaint filed by former Palompon, Leyte Mayor Myra Georgina Arevalo against DBSN Farms Agriventures Corp.  which is reportedly owned by the current Mayor Ramon Oñate. 

Ex-mayor's complaint dismissed

SALCEDO, EASTERN SAMAR - The Municipality of Salcedo in Eastern Samar, Philippines has become the first local government unit (LGU) in the country to pass a resolution addressing climate accountability.

Eastern Samar town passes ‘historic’ resolution on climate accountability

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) President Michelle Nikki Junia was overwhelmed by the dexterity, individuality and exquisiteness of the art works done by outstanding Filipino artists and displayed at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Taclobanon and Tolosan Michelle Nikki Junia leads CCP and National Museum collab on visusl arts

Passion or profession? --- A long lasting dilemma for artists who love their craft but are faced with the hard reality that many believe to be true. The saying “walang pera sa art.” That may not be necessarily true to a certain extent but the “pera” is certainly not enough to suffice those who have mouths to feed.


Agriculturist turned full-time artist

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