DPWH, DA seal agreements to expand farm-to-market roads in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — Farmers in Eastern Visayas are expected to benefit from improved access to markets and more efficient transport of agricultural produce as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the...
Dalora, Balbuena capture top titles in Guiuan surfing competition
TACLOBAN CITY — Local surfing talents took center stage at Calicoan Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, as 108 surfers competed in the Calicoan Odyssey Waves 2026 local surfing competition, with Norman Dalora and Cindy...
Northern Samar mayor honors BCAT’s double-gold WorldSkills winners
CATARMAN, Northern Samar — Northern Samar’s Balicuatro College of Arts and Trades (BCAT) earned recognition from the provincial community after two of its competitors brought home gold medals from the 2026 WorldSkills Philippines–Clark competition.
Electrical...
Eastern Visayas tourism visits top 9.3 million in 2025
TACLOBAN CITY — Tourism in Eastern Visayas surpassed its pre-pandemic performance in 2025, with more than 9.3 million overnight and same-day visitor arrivals recorded across the region, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Eastern...
Catbalogan declared NPA-free, placed under stable peace and security condition
TACLOBAN CITY — Catbalogan City, the capital of Samar, has been declared free from the presence and influence of the New People’s Army (NPA), marking a major shift in the city’s security situation toward...
“Ready Beyond the Storm, FOCUSed on Mission, Committed to Serve”
The Tactical Operations Group 8 (TOG 8) marked its 24th founding anniversary, celebrating more than two decades of mission, service, and partnership with the people of Eastern Visayas.
The celebration began with the blessing of...