Tacloban’s ‘Himurasak’ celebrates local arts and heritage
TACLOBAN CITY – The Tacloban Culture and Arts Council marked National Arts Month with Himurasak, a five-day celebration showcasing the city’s rich artistic heritage and local talents.
The event opened on Monday, February 24, 2025,...
Cholera outbreak declared in Tacloban
10 confirmed cases; 80 suspected cases
TACLOBAN CITY-The health officer of this city has declared an outbreak of cholera on Thursday (Oct. 27) with 10 confirmed cases.
Dr. Danilo Ecarma said that with the declaration, measures...
Maasin Cathedral elevated into a national shrine
Cardinal Advincula led the ceremony
TACLOBAN CITY – Cardinal Jose Advincula of the Archdiocese of Manila led the formal and solemn elevation of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption in Maasin City...
Amandayehan Port begins operations to ease San Juanico Bridge crisis
BASEY, Samar — After weeks of waiting due to the San Juanico Bridge load restrictions, the Amandayehan Port in this town officially opened for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations on Saturday, June 7, offering relief to...
Calbayog armed group leader killed in a shootout with cops
Magbutay said to engage in illegal drugs activity
PALO, Leyte-An alleged leader of an armed group that also engaged in illegal drug trade was killed in a firefight with police authorities in Calbayog City, Samar...
Mayor Agda cites poverty, inaccessibility as barriers to lasting peace
TACLOBAN CITY – While Borongan City, the capital of Eastern Samar, is no longer home to active members of the New People’s Army (NPA), Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda said the local government is...