BFAR-8 surpasses annual bangus fry production target in just six months
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Eastern Visayas (BFAR-8) has achieved its annual bangus fry production target in just the first half of 2025, marking a significant boost for...
Sta. Margarita’s Kyrus Babon crowned Mutya han Samar 2025, advocates mental health awareness
TACLOBAN CITY — Kyrus Babon of Sta. Margarita town was crowned Mutya han Samar 2025, winning over the judges not only with her beauty and poise, but also with her heartfelt advocacy for breaking...
Samar marks 184th founding anniversary with call for unity, tribute to heritage
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Samar marked its 184th founding anniversary on Monday, August 11, 2025, with the ‘Adlaw han Samar’ commemorative program at the provincial capitol grounds in Catbalogan City, gathering leaders,...
DA-RFO 8 supports Pabulhon Festival
MAASIN CITY- The Department of Agriculture- Regional Office 8 is proud to support the Pabulhon Festival of Maasin, Southern Leyte with its theme: “Maasin@ 25: A Silver journey of a City bonded by FAITH,...
DSWD opens satellite warehouse in Northern Samar to boost disaster response
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the region has opened a new satellite warehouse in Allen, Northern Samar, a move expected to significantly strengthen disaster preparedness and response...
Samar Island provinces join forces to push Unesco World Heritage bid for Natural Park
TACLOBAN CITY – The provinces of Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar have united in a renewed push to have the Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site—a move...