Borongan diocese seeks financial help to restore the fire-hit Seminario de Jesus Nazareno
TACLOBAN CITY– The Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan in Eastern Samar has launched an appeal for financial assistance to restore parts of the Seminario de Jesus Nazareno, a minor seminary that suffered significant damage...
Evardone, Acidre back closure of POGO operations
PBBM SONA
TACLOBAN CITY — Leaders in Eastern Visayas have expressed their praise and support for the pronouncements made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on...
Remembering ‘Yolanda’: lessons of loss, vigilance, and hope in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY — Twelve years have passed since Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ (international name: Haiyan) tore through Tacloban, leaving devastation in its wake and claiming thousands of lives.
For survivors like 10-year-old Laurice Merin, who wasn’t...
International cruise ship drop anchors in EV areas identified as part of cruise tourism...
TACLOBAN CITY--Australian cruise liner Coral Adventurer has visited Eastern Visayas, with its first visit port call in Northern Samar’s Biri town, known for its iconic rock formations, and Capul Island, for its historic Galleon...
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...
Catarman Bishop Trance retires; Pope Francis named Bishop Buco as successor
Due to health reason
TACLOBAN CITY- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emmanuel Trance of Catarman Diocese in Northern Samar on Friday (Dec. 8).
Based on the report of the Catholic Bishops Conference of...