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Northern Samar showcases sustainable tourism gems at Philippine Travel Mart 2025

TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar’s natural wonders took center stage at the 36th Philippine Travel Mart, where the province’s exhibit drew attention for featuring two of its most iconic and sustainable destinations—the Lalaguna Mangrove...

Calbayog declares ‘Hadang Festival’ as its official city celebration, ending cultural debate

TACLOBAN CITY – After years of debate over cultural identity and representation, Calbayog City has formally institutionalized the ‘Hadang Festival’ as its official city festival, dropping the previously used ‘Sarakiki-Hadang’ branding. The move was made...

Leyte explores science-themed tourism circuit with DOT–DOST partnership

TACLOBAN CITY – From meteorology and disaster preparedness to food science and interactive exhibits, Leyte is positioning itself as a hub for science tourism in Eastern Visayas. As part of this initiative, the regional office...

Samar Gov. Tan clarifies viral kuratsa video, cites cultural tradition and charity purpose

TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Samar has issued a statement clarifying a viral video showing Governor Sharee Ann Tan dancing the kuratsa while tossing money into the air during the Catbalogan City...

Over 1,000 northern Tacloban residents avail P20 rice as BBM Program kicks off

TACLOBAN CITY – More than 1,000 residents from resettlement sites in northern Tacloban purchased rice at P20 per kilo during the launch of the Department of Agriculture’s “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” (BBM) program through...

KOICA, World Vision turn over RHU to Tabon-Tabon town

  TABON-TABON,Leyte– This poor municipality has officially received a newly rehabilitated Rural Health Unit (RHU) from the Korean International Cooperative Agency (KOICA) and World Vision during a turnover ceremony held on Wednesday, August 20. The RHU...

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