Eastern Visayas highlights food tourism at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 showcase
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas is using food as a gateway to promote its culture and tourism potential as it showcased a wide array of traditional delicacies and local food products at the ASEAN...
Comelec chief reminds voters of shared responsibility in choosing leaders
TACLOBAN CITY — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia on Friday, Jan. 23, underscored the role of voters in shaping the country’s leadership, saying poor governance and corruption are often consequences of...
Samar Island Natural Park edges closer to UNESCO World Heritage status
TACLOBAN CITY — After years of scientific study and inter-provincial collaboration, the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) has moved a step closer to gaining international recognition, following the formal submission of its UNESCO (United...
Northern Samar youth, vulnerable groups get boost from short-term jobs program
TACLOBAN CITY — Out-of-school youth and other vulnerable groups in Northern Samar received more than just a paycheck from a recent short-term employment program—they gained hands-on experience, new skills, and renewed confidence.
The 10-day initiative,...
Eastern Visayas LGU leaders join DOT masterclass on sustainable tourism
TACLOBAN CITY — Local government leaders and tourism officials from across Eastern Visayas have gathered here for a three-day masterclass aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism development in the region.
The training, organized by the Department...
Eastern Visayas dive gems take spotlight at Paris international dive expo
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas strengthened its push into the global dive tourism market as the Department of Tourism Region 8 (DOT-8) promoted the dive sites of Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, during the prestigious...