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...
Leyte explores science-themed tourism circuit with DOT–DOST partnership
TACLOBAN CITY – From meteorology and disaster preparedness to food science and interactive exhibits, Leyte is positioning itself as a hub for science tourism in Eastern Visayas.
As part of this initiative, the regional office...
Samar Gov. Tan clarifies viral kuratsa video, cites cultural tradition and charity purpose
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Samar has issued a statement clarifying a viral video showing Governor Sharee Ann Tan dancing the kuratsa while tossing money into the air during the Catbalogan City...
Over 1,000 northern Tacloban residents avail P20 rice as BBM Program kicks off
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 1,000 residents from resettlement sites in northern Tacloban purchased rice at P20 per kilo during the launch of the Department of Agriculture’s “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” (BBM) program through...
KOICA, World Vision turn over RHU to Tabon-Tabon town
TABON-TABON,Leyte– This poor municipality has officially received a newly rehabilitated Rural Health Unit (RHU) from the Korean International Cooperative Agency (KOICA) and World Vision during a turnover ceremony held on Wednesday, August 20.
The RHU...
Councilor Romualdez pushes for solar-powered water systems to address Tacloban shortage
TACLOBAN CITY – City Councilor Ferdinand Martin “Marty” Romualdez Jr. is spearheading efforts to bring solar-powered water systems to Tacloban’s most water-deprived communities, aiming to ease the city’s chronic water shortage.
Romualdez met with officials...