Staging of the Turogpo Festival cancelled due to law protecting animals
A tradition for the past two centuries
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit of Carigara, Leyte has cancelled the holding of the ‘Turugpo Festival’ which is held every Black Saturday in deference to a...
Groups urge government leaders, UN to push for ‘equitable’ tax reform
TACLOBAN CITY- Various civil society groups have urged lawmakers, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, and government leaders in Asia to support a “just, equitable, progressive, reform of...
Samar launches 35-day dance education and cultural program in Calbayog City
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Samar, in partnership with the Department of Tourism–Eastern Visayas (DOT Region VIII), has launched the Dancing Samar Legacy Program in Calbayog City — a 35-day initiative aimed...
Rep. Libanan to run as Eastern Samar congressman without leaving the 4Ps party-list...
2025 elections
TACLOBAN CITY – Minority Floor Leader Marcelino Libanan announced in a press briefing on Sunday, August 18, that he will finish his term as representative of the 4Ps party-list group even if he...
Farmers decried slow action of DAR in resolving land dispute
TACLOBAN CITY-The journey towards owning their land after 15 years of struggle remains far from over for the 21 farmers in Ormoc City. A supposed ceremonial agreement between the Bugho Farmers Association, the group of...
New 1.97-km concrete road in Dulag improves safety, boosts local connectivity
TACLOBAN CITY — Residents of Dulag, Leyte now enjoy safer and more accessible travel following the completion of a 1.97-kilometer concrete road linking key barangays in the municipality.
The project, implemented by the Department of...