Gov. Espina: Biliran’s poverty rate drops, vows sustained development
Province marks it’s 34th anniversary
TACLOBAN CITY — Biliran Governor Rogelio Espina on Monday, May 11, vowed to further accelerate development efforts and improve the quality of life of Biliranons as he highlighted the province’s...
Samar pushes province-wide water system project
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To expand access to safe drinking water
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Samar has stepped up efforts to address long-standing water access challenges by launching preparations for a province-wide water system project designed...
Kalanggaman Island Breaks into World’s 50 Best Beaches List, Lands at No. 25
TACLOBAN CITY — Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte has gained international recognition after landing at No. 25 in the list of the World’s 50 Best Beaches, placing one of Eastern Visayas’ most iconic destinations...
Tara, Basa!’ Program targets reading gaps among Grade 2 pupils in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — Education officials in Eastern Visayas are expressing optimism that the “Tara, Basa!” program will help strengthen the reading and comprehension skills of struggling elementary pupils, particularly incoming Grade 2 learners identified...
P7.08-B wind power project to rise in Northern Samar
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To be constructed in Victoria town
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar’s growing status as a renewable energy hub has gained further momentum with a P7.08-billion wind power project set to rise in the municipality of...
Eastern Visayas growth slows to 1% in 2025
Due to bridge restrictions and flood control mess
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas’ economy expanded by just 1.0 percent in 2025, a sharp slowdown from the 6.1 percent growth recorded in 2024, as mobility restrictions...