Ormoc hosts Eastern Visayas sports summit, showcases bid as region’s premier sports hub
ORMOC CITY- Sports officials, youth leaders, coaches, and local government executives from across Eastern Visayas convened in Ormoc City on Tuesday, August 4, for the Eastern Visayas Sports and Youth Summit, underscoring the region’s...
Army, police seize illegally cut lumber, arrest suspect in Leyte anti-illegal logging operation
TACLOBAN CITY – Government authorities confiscated about 150 board feet of illegally cut Lawaan lumber and arrested an 18-year-old suspect during a joint anti-illegal logging operation in Barangay Villa Conzoilo, Jaro, Leyte.
The August 4,...
Four ‘Maleta Boys’ withdrew affidavits linking PBBM, Martin to alleged cash deliveries
TACLOBAN CITY – Four of the 18 individuals who earlier claimed they delivered suitcases allegedly containing cash to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, and other personalities have...
Basey eyes cruise tourism as gateway to jobs, global exposure
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Basey in Samar is preparing for a possible entry into Eastern Visayas’ expanding cruise tourism circuit after government and cruise industry representatives assessed its top attractions for potential...
DOE, five Eastern Visayas LGUs forge pact to boost solar power in government buildings
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday, August 5, partnered with five local government units in Eastern Visayas to accelerate the use of solar power and energy-efficient technologies in government buildings,...
Gandara tops 2026 Tandaya Festival King and Queen Costume Competition
TACLOBAN CITY – The Municipality of Gandara emerged as the grand champion of the 2026 Tandaya Festival King and Queen Costume Competition, besting six other local government units in a colorful showcase of Samar’s...