Tarmac and raincoat thoughts on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral
‘Aqui estoy’ (Here I am)
By Msgr. Ramon Stephen B. Aguilos
Last April 26, 2025, the day of the funeral for Pope Francis in Rome, I found myself...
A visit we will never forget’: Leyte recalls Pope Francis’s consoling presence after ‘Yolanda’
TACLOBAN CITY – For many residents of Leyte, the passing of Pope Francis on April 21 stirred deep memories of his historic 2015 visit—a moment that brought healing and hope to a province still...
Leyte’s artistic brilliance takes center stage
TACLOBAN CITY- The Kolor Banwa Art Group has once again placed the spotlight on Eastern Visayas’ creative pulse with Visualeyte 2.0, an art exhibition that boldly celebrates Leyte’s rich and diverse artistic talent.
Held to...
Low salaries, heavy workloads drive Filipino educators abroad
Tale of teachers’ diaspora
TACLOBAN CITY- Steven (not his real name) left his teaching job in Hilongos, Leyte, for the United States, drawn by the prospect of earning ten times his previous salary.
At 35, this...
REAL’s ‘Halad Para Han Kabubuwason’: Inspiring Young Learners
Inspiration is a powerful force; it drives us to act and transforms ordinary hearts into courageous heroes. This is the story of such inspiration, where the true givers are those first inspired by the...
3 generations of seniors in Borongan City seek help from the government
BORONGAN CITY- Where in Borongan, or any place for that matter can you find three generations of senior citizens living together under one roof?
Barangay Taboc Senior Citizens Association (BTSCA) has a unique circumstance where...