Abuyog Provides Priority Aid to 500 Families as it Recovers from Typhoon Tino
• DSWD aids 12,000 Abuyog families post-Typhoon Tino; 500 with destroyed homes prioritized. Payouts run March 18–22.
• DSWD aids 12,000 Abuyog families post-Typhoon Tino; 500 with destroyed homes prioritized. Payouts run March 18–22.
• Abuyog, Leyte municipal council reaffirmed a mining ban with new resolutions, declaring companies persona non grata. The move extends a 25-year prohibition initiated by a former mayor.
• Abuyog’s Rich Ian Altejar wins EVRAA Taekwondo silver in Baybay City, thanking supporters despite falling short of gold against a tough opponent.
• PEDIPO and NGCP are coordinating with LGUs on a Catarman-Allen-Victoria transmission loop project. This aims to reduce frequent power interruptions and stabilize the province’s electricity supply.
• A 50-year-old carpenter was hacked to death in Barangay Odiongan, Abuyog, around 12:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Police said the attack followed a long-standing conflict with another man.
• Abuyog’s Second Annual Christmas Parade of Lights on December 3 drew a vibrant crowd undeterred by rain. Twelve groups showcased luminous floats, solidifying the event as a cherished local tradition of unity and joy.
• Following Typhoon Tino, relief teams in Leyte are racing to deliver essential Family Food Packs to isolated barangays. They are clearing blocked roads and coordinating a multi-agency response to reach stranded communities with urgent aid.