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Duterte denies fueling Sabah dispute
By Alexis Romero | June 2, 2016 - 12:00am
President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday maintained that he was not fueling the Sabah dispute when he said that he would pursue the Philippines’ claim over the Malaysian-held territory.
Over a year ago
Headlines
First batch of Yolanda rehab efforts 95 % complete
By Bebot Sison Jr. | January 14, 2016 - 9:00am
The first batch of rehabilitation and recovery efforts in Typhoon Yolanda-affected local government units is 95 percent complete.
Over a year ago
Headlines
Ex-Biliran mayor faces graft raps over medicine scam
By Michael Punongbayan | December 4, 2015 - 9:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman yesterday ordered the filing of graft charges against a former town mayor in Biliran for allegedly procuring medicine for its rural health unit five years ago without public bidding....
Over a year ago
Nation
Biliran governor insists: “No dynasty, but destiny”
By Eileen Nazareno Ballesteros | October 31, 2015 - 10:00am
Answering accusations of political dynasty of the Espinas in the island-province of Biliran, Governor Gerardo Espina Jr. insisted: “It is not dynasty, but sheer destiny.”
Over a year ago
Freeman Region
Chiong ambush in biliran, Court acquits three cops
By Miriam Garcia Desacada | October 30, 2015 - 10:00am
After more than five years of detention, the three policemen—accused of murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder during an ambush outside the house of Charlie Chiong in Naval town of Biliran—were...
Over a year ago
Freeman Region
Almeria town mayor attends climate change workshop
By Edgar Allan Vilbar | October 15, 2015 - 10:00am
Re-electionist Mayor Dominador Agajon of Almeria town of Biliran province had to postpone until yesterday his filing of certificate of candidacy by first attending the three-day disaster contingency planning workshop...
Over a year ago
Freeman Region
Biliran prepares for disaster response
By Edgar Allan Vilbar | September 12, 2015 - 10:00am
Realizing the difficulties in handling massive response to calamities similar to super typhoon Yolanda’s, the Biliran provincial government — in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme,...
Over a year ago
Freeman Region
Emerging Power, Iceland firm in geothermal venture in Leyte
August 29, 2015 - 10:00am
Filipino-owned renewable energy company Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) has partnered with Orka Energy of Iceland to jointly develop a geothermal power project in Biliran, Leyte as part of its plans to expand its green...
Over a year ago
Business
Alam n’yo ba?
August 7, 2015 - 10:00am
Narito ang ilang pangalan ng mga lugar sa ating bansa at ang ibig sabihin nito: Abra  - Ang ibig sabihin ay lagusan;
Over a year ago
Para Malibang
School sites special
July 24, 2015 - 10:00am
A total of 56 School Sites Special Patents were signed recently by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers of the six provinces in Eastern Visayas: Leyte, Biliran, Southern Leyte, Northern Samar,...
Over a year ago
Freeman Region
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