Balintong elected unopposed as LGUP national president, promises transparent and worker-focused leadership
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas’ own Onie Balintong Jr. has been elected unopposed as national president of the Local Government Unions of the Philippines (LGUP) for the 2026–2028 term, pledging to lead with integrity,...
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...
Eastern Visayas hailed for excellence in disaster preparedness at Gawad Kalasag Awards
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas’ commitment to disaster preparedness and response was spotlighted during the 2025 Gawad Kalasag Awards, where the region was praised for its strong collaboration among local governments, national agencies, and...
PRO-8, PDEA seize suspected smuggled cigarettes in Palo, Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — Authorities intercepted a shipment of suspected smuggled cigarettes and apprehended two individuals during a joint land interdiction operation in Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
The operation was...
DILG-8 chief calls on staff to strengthen performance, boost local governance
TACLOBAN CITY — Regional Director Arnel Agabe of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-8 urged personnel to evaluate their performance and implement strategic improvements to enhance service delivery across Eastern Visayas.
Agabe...
Acidre backs Marcos: Ombudsman, DOJ should lead accountability efforts
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre of voiced support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying accountability over infrastructure issues should now rest with the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Acidre noted...