May 23, 2025

Tag: Biliran

  • New Power Initiative Set to Boost Tourism on Biliran’s Higatangan Island

    The Department of Tourism’s regional office in Eastern Visayas is excited about the upcoming completion of the PHP127-million Higatangan Submarine Cable Project, which promises to bring continuous electricity to the scenic Higatangan Island in Biliran province. This project, which will span four kilometers, is set to provide round-the-clock power to over 500 households across two…

    Written by

    Katrina Garcia

  • Red Tide Continues to Plague Seven Bays in Eastern Visayas

    The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed that the dangerous red tide phenomenon is still affecting seven bays in Eastern Visayas. The latest report, issued on January 3, 2025, highlights the ongoing threat to public health in the region. Testing of shellfish and seawater samples has revealed that five of these bays…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • Biliran Implements Price Freeze Amid Bridge-Induced Supply Disruptions

    In response to the Biliran Bridge’s reduced capacity, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has introduced a price freeze across Biliran province to curb escalating prices of essential commodities. The decision comes after the bridge, connecting Biliran Island to Leyte, was found to have structural issues, leading to restrictions on heavy vehicle traffic. DTI…

    Written by

    Imelda Bautista

  • Biliran Declared in State of Calamity Over Bridge Restrictions

    The province of Biliran has been declared in a state of calamity due to the limited capacity of the Biliran Bridge, which has severely impacted the transportation of essential goods and disrupted public travel. Governor Gerard Espina issued Resolution No. 321 on Friday, banning heavy vehicles from using the bridge, which is the sole connection…

    Written by

    Sasha Roxas-Meehan