TACLOBAN CITY - Same clans will control the key elective positions in Leyte and Biliran provinces in the next three years, as incumbent officials and their family members succeeded in holding their sway in local governance, by defeating less popular opponents. In Leyte, Carlos Jericho Petilla will return as governor, the post he held for three full terms nine years ago. He will replace his younger brother, Leopoldo Dominico, who has been the province's chief executive since 2013. The family has been reigning in Leyte province since 1992. The clan's matriarch Remedios, the former Leyte governor and solon, will return as mayor of Palo town, replacing Anne, the wife of Carlos Jericho. The Petillas are members of one country's oldest political dynasty. The first member was Jose Ma. Veloso who became Leyte first district representative for three terms (1922-1925; 1935-1938; 1941-1946) and senator for two terms (1916-1919 and 1925-1935) during the Commonwealth period. Jose Ma. is
TACLOBAN CITY Local Government Units in Eastern Visayas have suspended government works and classes at all levels for Monday due to heavy rains and massive flooding brought by Tropical Storm 'Agaton'. Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado issued an executive order suspending classes at all leve
In Naval, Biliran, residents are not only getting discounts whenever they purchase food or dine at restaurants.
Fully vaccinated residents have the chance to win pigs, cows, and a brand new motorcycle in a raffle under the “Biyaya sa Bakuna” program of the local government.
Although their raffle draw is still in December, Mayor Gerard Espina said the program has increased the number of people who are getting their COVID-19 jabs.
In Caibiran, also in Biliran, Mayor Rhodessa Delante-Revita said since they will not be able to celebrate their annual town fiesta just like before the pandemic, they will still be celebrating a virtual fiesta with a twist in honor of Señor Santiago.
Published January 21, 2021, 4:12 PM
TACLOBAN CITY – More local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have banned the entry of pork and pork products following the confirmation of African Swine Flu (ASF) in at least three municipalities in Leyte.
Northern Samar Gov. Edwin Ongchuan banned the entry of live hogs from any part of Mindanao, Luzon, and Leyte starting Jan. 18.
The governor mandated the total ban on the entry of live hogs, processed or cooked meat, and meat products coming from Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte, and Southern Leyte for 60 days or until March 19 through an executive order.
The move was made to protect the province from the ASF which has now made its way to Region 8 as its first case was confirmed by the Department of Agriculture in Abuyog, Leyte.