Kalanggaman, Canigao Islands set annual closure for environmental rehabilitation in July 2026
TACLOBAN CITY — Two of Leyte’s most visited island destinations—Kalanggaman Island in Palompon and Canigao Island in Matalom—will temporarily close to tourists in July 2026 as local governments implement annual rehabilitation, maintenance, and environmental...
New Miss Tacloban, Miss Pintados named
TACLOBAN CITY — Beauty, culture, and regional pride took center stage as Tacloban City and neighboring provinces crowned their newest queens in a series of pageants held in line with the city’s fiesta celebration.
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Samar Governor Tan leads Eastern Visayas governance survey; all 6 governors score above benchmark
TACLOBAN CITY — Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan emerged as the top-rated provincial executive in Eastern Visayas, according to the latest Boses ng Bayan Governance Assessment conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc., which also showed...
Eastern Visayas palay output drops 14.6% in first quarter of 2026, PSA reports
TACLOBAN CITY- Palay production in Eastern Visayas declined by 14.6 percent during the first quarter of 2026, with total output falling to 205,405 metric tons from 240,530 metric tons recorded in the same period...
Matuguinao launches free lunch program for students from remote villages
In Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — One hundred students from Matuguinao, Samar are now receiving free daily lunches under a new feeding program launched by the local government to help improve nutrition and support learning among...
PRO-8 deploys nearly 4,000 personnel for safe opening of classes in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY— The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has deployed a total of 3,818 personnel across Eastern Visayas to ensure the safety and security of students, teachers, and school personnel for the opening of...