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...
Pinoy rock icon Freddie Aguilar in Leyte for Father’s Day concert 2024
June 16, 2024 Leyte Academic Center Palo, Leyte 6:00 PM Surprise your dad this Father’s Day with an unforgettable musical treat! Join us on June 16, 2024, at the Leyte Academic Center, in Palo,...
Residents await tolls of Balangiga Bells
After 116 years of waiting
By: VICKY C. ARNAIZ
BALANGIGA, Eastern Samar- President Rodrigo Duterte revived the century-old fight for the return of the historic Balangiga Bells seized by the United States (US) during the Philippine-...
LEYECO II: Lights – Up Our Lives
Of course, other electric cooperatives may have also done similar feat -commendable service to their power consumers, but this article gives focus ONLY to Leyte Electric Cooperative II, all because the author of this...
‘Yolanda’ survivors narrate experiences during story-sharing event
3rd year commemoration
VICKY C. ARNAIZ
PALO, Leyte- Trinidad Barbosa could still poignantly recall the harrowing experience that she and her family went through when supertyphoon ‘Yolanda’ ripped through the region in 2013.
Barbosa was rendered widow...
Retired seaman steers farmers’ group in DA-funded venture in Southern Leyte
JOEL Mobo of Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, ventured into the piggery and poultry business after he decided to return home for good after spending so many years as a seafarer.
Shifting to a life on the...