EV execs welcome Martin’s reelection as Speaker
Romualdez represents Leyte’s 1st district
TACLOBAN CITY – The reelection of Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House for the 20th Congress received largely positive reactions from local officials in Eastern...
EV population hits 4.6 million in 2024
The country’s 12th most populated region
TACLOBAN CITY – The population of Eastern Visayas has climbed to 4,625,929, according to the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday,...
North Samar eyes solar energy to cut high power costs
Island towns are also to benefit the project
TACLOBAN CITY- A shift toward cleaner, more affordable power may soon be on the horizon in Northern Samar, as the provincial government looks to partner with renewable...
Mayor Tacoy denies any involvement on the missing sabungeros issue
As implicated by alias ‘Totoy’
TACLOBAN CITY – Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Bernardino ‘Bernie’ Tacoy has denied any involvement in the controversial case of missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts), following claims made by Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, also...
‘Yolanda’ memorial repainting draws public criticism
In Tanauan
TACLOBAN CITY – A recent decision to repaint the “Surge of Hope” Yolanda Memorial in bright pastel colors has sparked outrage and emotional reactions online, with many calling it a “disrespectful” makeover of...
San Juanico Bridge to allow 15-ton load capacity by December
DPWH commits following Marcos’ directive
PALO, Leyte- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the region has committed to completing the retrofitting of the iconic San Juanico Bridge by December 2025, aiming to...