Ahead of the New Year 2026 celebration, Philippine authorities reiterate the list of prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, urging the public to follow safety laws, avoid illegal fireworks, and help prevent injuries and fires.
Category: Biliran Island Initiatives
Biliran Island Initiatives
2025 Vegetable Congress Visayas Cluster held
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 8 (DA RFO 8) spearheaded the FY 2025 Vegetable Congress Visayas Cluster in Palo, Leyte, uniting farmers, agriculturists, and stakeholders to strengthen the vegetable industry through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable production practices.
DICT Region 8 Warns Public Against Fraudulent Claims on Tower and Satellite Projects
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 8 warns the public against fraudulent individuals or groups falsely claiming to represent DICT in tower or satellite projects in Eastern Visayas. The agency urges vigilance, verification, and direct coordination with official DICT offices to prevent scams and protect communities.
Bombo Radyo Tacloban Calls on Eastern Visayas Residents to Join “Dugong Bombo 2025: A Little Pain, A Life to Gain”
Join “Dugong Bombo 2025: A Little Pain, A Life to Gain”—a bloodletting activity by Bombo Radyo Tacloban on November 15, 2025, at Robinsons North, Tacloban City. Support this life-saving community event and become a hero today!
Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla Appointed as New Chairperson of RDC Eastern Visayas
Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) – Eastern Visayas, serving until 2028. His appointment, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on October 16, 2025, marks his return to the RDC, where he previously served as Chair before becoming Energy Secretary in 2012. Governor Petilla’s leadership is expected to strengthen regional coordination, promote inclusive growth, and advance sustainable development across Eastern Visayas. His proven governance experience and strategic vision promise to guide the region toward progress, resilience, and unity in the years ahead.
DIL8-8 holds “Infrastructure Governance for Eastern Visayas: Advancing Local Development Through Strategic and Sustainable Infrastructure Governance” activity
The Department of Interior and Local Government, Regional Office 8 (DILG-8) holds the “Infrastructure Governance for Eastern Visayas: Advancing Local Development Through Strategic and Sustainable […]
DOST Biliran PSTO conducts training on climate risk management and disaster preparedness and food safety orientation at Caibiran
The Department of Science and Technology, Biliran Provincial Science Technology Office (DOST Biliran PSTO) through its Provincial Director, Dr. Romeo Dignos in partnership with BIPSU […]