Biri rock formations earn rare national geological monument status after two-decade wait
TACLOBAN CITY — For the first time in more than 20 years, the Philippines has added a new site to its roster of national geological monuments, with the iconic Biri Rock Formations in Northern...
Over 1 million students back to schools in EV; DepEd says opening was ‘generally...
TACLOBAN CITY – More than one million students across Eastern Visayas returned to their classrooms on Monday, June 16, as the Department of Education (DepEd) reported a “generally smooth, orderly, and peaceful” opening of...
Borongan City project affected by USAID funding freeze
On orders of US Pres. Trump
TACLOBAN CITY – A climate resilience project in Borongan City led by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is facing uncertainty after former U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day...
DSWD readies food packs for drought in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned 110,285 family food packs (FFPs) in strategic areas of Eastern Visayas primarily for the impacts of the prolonged dry season.
The stock...
Acidre defends San Juanico Bridge as symbol of pride and progress
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has come to the defense of the iconic San Juanico Bridge after Vice President Sara Duterte publicly questioned its status as a tourist attraction, calling the...
Archdiocesan Shrine of Sto. Niño unveils full ‘Semana Santa’ 2026 program for the faithful
TACLOBAN CITY — As the Lenten season starts, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Niño in Tacloban City has released its complete Semana Santa 2026 program, offering a detailed guide for devotees seeking a more...