Tacloban scales down Sangyaw Festival, cancels major events amid fuel crisis
TACLOBAN CITY — The Tacloban City government has cancelled several major events of this year’s Sangyaw Festival as part of scaled-down fiesta celebrations amid the ongoing fuel crisis affecting the city, a move earlier...
Borongan reopens Hebacong Sea of Clouds as eco-tourism hub in former conflict zone
TACLOBAN CITY — The Borongan city government has reopened the Hebacong Sea of Clouds in Eastern Samar following a major rehabilitation project funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), transforming a...
Catbalogan City serves up new food tourism experience highlighting local flavors
CATBALOGAN CITY — This Samar provincial capital is inviting visitors to explore its culinary scene through a new food tourism program that showcases local dishes, family recipes, and community-based dining spots across the city.
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ESSU opens doors to paid overseas internships through Bixter Academy partnership
TACLOBAN CITY — Students of Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) may soon gain access to paid work-and-training opportunities abroad following a landmark partnership with Bixter Academy, a global internship facilitator known for deploying students...
DENR brings media into Samar forest for Earth Day conservation drive
TACLOBAN CITY — To mark Earth Day 2026, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 8 launched an immersive field activity in Basey, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts inside one of Eastern Visayas’...
Romualdez stays in PH, denies hiding amid controversy
TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez remains in the country and continues to oversee his congressional duties despite mounting speculation about his absence from public events, a staff member from his Tacloban-based office...