DA studies ‘giant’ carabao in Northern Samar for breeding potential
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is studying an unusually large carabao in Northern Samar for its potential as breeding stock as the province seeks to improve livestock production and farmers’ incomes.
DA...
Northern Samar cuisine gets a contemporary showcase in nine-course dinner
TACLOBAN CITY — Familiar flavors of Northern Samar took on a contemporary character as local chefs transformed traditional dishes and locally sourced ingredients into a nine-course dinner showcasing the province’s rich culinary heritage.
The curated...
Rare leucistic Philippine duck spotted at Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park
TACLOBAN CITY — A rare leucistic Philippine duck has been documented for the first time at the Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) in Burauen, Leyte, highlighting the protected area’s importance as a habitat for...
Rotary Club of Tacloban, NAPOLCOM strengthen peacebuilding ...
TACLOBAN CITY — The Rotary Club of Tacloban is strengthening its peacebuilding and conflict-prevention efforts through closer dialogue with law enforcement agencies, with improved community safety and access to police services identified as key...
Northern Samar family poverty drops sharply to 12.5% in 2025
TACLOBAN CITY — Nearly 12,000 families in Northern Samar moved above the poverty threshold over the past two years as the province’s family poverty incidence fell sharply to 12.5% in 2025, according to the...
Eastern Visayas gets a demographic boost as working -age population grows
TACLOBAN CITY — More people in Eastern Visayas are now in their working years, giving the region a demographic boost that could help support its economy in the years ahead.
The Commission on Population and...