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Incoming Northern Samar Governor Harris Ongchuan firmly assured that he will give greater focus to healthcare programs, particularly the improvement of facilities and deployment of more health personnel to underserved areas.
Harris Ongchuan, who is the nephew of outgoing Governor Edwin Ongchuan, will continue the positive reforms that have already begun in the province.
Eastern Visayas Media Without BordersSpread the loveby evmwb Tacloban City–Eastern Visayas’ inflation rate edged up to 0.5 percent in October 2025, slightly higher than the 0.4 percent recorded in September, according to a Wednesday report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The rise was mainly driven by a bump in the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels commodity group, which climbed to 0.7 percent from 0.4 percent. Faster price hikes in the health sector—up to 2.6 percent from 2.3 percent—also contributed, with inpatient‑care services jumping from 2.6 percent to 4.6 percent year‑on‑year. Additionally, “the faster inflation rate of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, which rose to 4 percent in October 2025 from 3.8 percent in September, likewise helped push the regional inflation higher,” said PSA Region 8 chief statistical specialist Mae Almonte in a press briefing. Among the region’s six provinces, three saw higher inflation: Samar led with 1.9 percent (up from 0.8 percent), Biliran rose to 1 percent from 0.5 percent, and Northern Samar turned positive at 0.2 percent from ‑0.4 percent. In contrast, Southern Leyte’s inflation fell to 0.1 percent from 0.7 percent, Leyte dropped to 0.2 percent…
Eastern Visayas Media Without BordersSpread the loveBorongan City, Eastern Samar — Two victims were found dead in a fire that occurred in Brgy. Alang‑Alang during the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, November 9, 2025, around 1:29 a.m. Borongan City Fire Station, led by FCINSP Victor C. Ygbuhay, RME, MMPA, prompting an immediate response to the fire in the said area. The firefighters conducted a size‑up to determine the fire’s origin and possible entry points for rescue. Authorities then began extinguishing the flames to check for trapped individuals, and inside the house, they discovered the two victims, who were immediately pulled out. The victims were confirmed dead, and the authorities attempted CPR before transporting them to the nearest hospital. The fire was controlled around 1:50 a.m. and fully extinguished by about 2:00 a.m. An initial investigation indicates the fire started in a room of a two‑storey house, causing approximately ₱10,000 in damages. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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