Borongan City sets direction for local bamboo industry through development roadmap writeshop
TACLOBAN CITY — Government and partner institutions in Borongan City have finalized a development roadmap aimed at strengthening the local bamboo industry following a three-day Bamboo Industry Development Roadmap Writeshop held from November 19...
Clash in Gandara town forces 88 residents to evacuate as military pursues NPA...
TACLOBAN CITY — A firefight between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members in Barangay Geregangan, Gandara, Samar prompted the evacuation of 88 residents from nearby communities, local authorities confirmed.
Soldiers from the...
Comelec-8 bags top honor in national performance awards
TACLOBAN CITY —The Commission on Elections(Comelec) in the region has been named the Top Performing Region for Cluster 2 (3,000,000–3,999,999 registered voters) in the national PRAISE Awarding Ceremony held on November 21, 2025, at...
Leyte Athletes Propel Philippines to First Medals at ASEAN Schools Games
TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippines kicked off its medal haul at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, thanks to stellar performances from two young athletes from Leyte.
Chrisia Mae Tajarros of...
Team Dirt claims ARWS Asia title after 300-KM La Routa Race in Biliran
TACLOBAN CITY —Local adventure racing squad “Team Dirt” clinched the “Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) – Asia Region Championship” after finishing first in the 300-kilometer ‘La Routa Adventure Race 2025’ in Biliran, completing...
New Balud-Duka Bridge boosts connectivity, eases transport in Barugo
TACLOBAN CITY — The newly completed Balud-Duka Bridge in Barugo, Leyte is now providing safer and faster travel for residents and nearby communities, further strengthening the road network connected to the Bagahupi-Babatngon-Sta. Cruz-Barugo-Carigara National...