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...
N. Samar to mark its 59th founding anniversary with focus on tourism and investment
Month-long event
CATARMAN, Northern Samar- The provincial government of Northern Samar is to mark its 59th founding anniversary on June 19 with a month-long activities lined up.
The celebration began with a float parade competition last...
Palo town showcases local foods; sets as a culinary heritage hub
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipal government of Palo, Leyte is embarking on a culinary initiative to compile a culinary book, aiming to document various dishes and traditional ingredients used by the town’s residents in...
Maasin City now known as the ‘City of Faith’
Ordinance approved for such branding
TACLOBAN CITY – Maasin City will now be officially known as the “City of Faith” as part of its new branding initiative.
This designation is based on Ordinance No. 241, which...
Marcos appoints Gov. Jericho Petilla as Eastern Visayas RDC chair
Icot’s second time to head RDC-8
TACLOBAN CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla as chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Eastern Visayas, bringing him back...
N. Samar town withdraws reelection bid
TACLOBAN CITY – The mayor of Allen, Northern Samar, Joey Suan, has officially withdrawn from his re-election bid, choosing to prioritize his family over a third and final term.
Suan, who was set to run...