Biliran gov thankful for PCSO grant for hospital equipment
PIO Biliran Naval, Biliran – Governor Gerardo “Gerry Boy” Espina Jr. of this province conveys the Biliranon’s gratitude to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for approving his request for...
View ArticleCOA: DepEd wasted P22.6M for hand-washing facilities
By Michael Punongbayan, The Philippine Star Posted at 01/28/2014 5:09 AM | Updated as of 01/28/2014 5:09 AM MANILA, Philippines – At least P22.6 million in government funds were wasted on hand washing...
View ArticleNaval town to install CCTV cameras
by: Rodrigo S. Victoria NAVAL, Biliran – Naval, the capital town of the province of Biliran, will install close circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the town’s strategic areas this year. This was...
View Article“Illegal drug is a top problem in Naval’ says police chief
by: Rodrigo S. Victoria NAVAL, Biliran, – The top official of the Naval police station admitted to the members of the municipal peace and order council (MPOC) during the meeting of the council recently...
View ArticleBiliran DILG chief reminds policeman’s primary duty
by: Rodrigo S. Victoria NAVAL, Biliran – “It is the primary duty of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to serve and protect the citizenry” said Marilyn D. Saboy, provincial director of the...
View ArticlePDNA national team conducts assessment of Yolanda damage in Biliran province
by: Rodrigo S. Victoria NAVAL, Biliran – The ten-member Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) national team is here in Biliran province for nine days to conduct a comprehensive assessment on the...
View ArticleThe emerging Museum of the Diocese of Naval
Prof. Rolando Borrinaga First Posted 12:36:00 01/29/2014 BiliranIsland.com On January 25, on a quick trip to the hometown, I was privileged to be shown some relics, archival items and other items for...
View ArticlePCSO donates P15.87 for Biliran hospital
The Negros Chronicle Survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda seeking treatment can expect a more complete facility at the Biliran Provincial Hospital (BPH) as the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office...
View ArticleBiliran PESO sets special recruitment activity
by: Mary Lailani Tupaz NAVAL, Biliran – The Biliran Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO) set a special recruitment activity (SRA) on February 24-25, 2014, at the Biliran provincial capitol...
View ArticlePupils may wash hands again
By Dona Z. Pazzibugan Philippine Daily Inquirer 7:15 am | Monday, February 3rd, 2014 MANILA, Philippines—Apparently many students are still not washing their hands in school. More than P22-million...
View ArticleCheap geothermal electricity offered to Biliran
By Ronald Reyes Manila Standard Today NAVAL, Biliran—A local geothermal firm and its partner from Iceland, Orka Energy, is set to put up a 49 MW power plant to supply the electricity needs of this...
View ArticleSmart has the fastest 3G connection in Naval
BiliranIsland.com Staff BiliranIsland.com First Posted 16:50:00 02/03/2014 Smart has the fastest 3G connection in Naval, it reaches up to 6 mbps at times. Globe’s 3G reaches only 1 mbps during daytime,...
View ArticleHomemade bomb found inside Surigao bus detonated
By Julliane Love De Jesus INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–A carton box containing an improvised explosive device (IED) was found inside a passenger bus in Surigao City, but was immediately detonated...
View ArticleBiliran province, six towns receive 2013 Seal of Good Housekeeping award
By: Rodrigo S. Victoria NAVAL, Biliran – The practice of governance that values transparency, accountability, participation and performance into an institutionalized status paved the way for the...
View ArticleOne woman dead in Caraycaray accident
BiliranIsland.com Staff BiliranIsland.com First Posted 17:38:00 02/09/2014 An accident happened near Bileco in Caraycaray, Naval last night. Nobody has yet claimed the body of an unidentified woman...
View ArticleOne Woman’s Acts of Kindness
ATC F News “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” - Amelia Earhart If the words of Amelia Earhart hold true, Nita Matheson is...
View ArticleWorld Bank approves P21-B Philippines anti-poverty loan
Business World Online The World Bank (WB) on Friday approved US$479 million worth of loan for the Philippine government to fund the latter’s anti-poverty program for at least 8 million Filipinos,...
View ArticleNSU launches 1st Subol Arts Festival
NAVAL, Biliran (PIA) – In commemoration with the National Arts Month, Naval State University (NSU) in Naval, Biliran province, thru the Supreme Student Council (SSC)-Main Campus launched and celebrated...
View Articlecharity org conducts medical mission to biliranons
NAVAL, Biliran (PIA) – An international-based charity organization, Sathya Sai Organization, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Biliran headed by Governor Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina, Jr....
View ArticleTourist statistics report up at provincial tourism meeting
NAVAL, Biliran (PIA) – Some 18 hotel operators in Biliran province and the municipal tourism officers attended the annual meeting of Hotels, Inns, Lodging Houses Operators called by the Provicincial...
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