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...
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...
Thai princess in the city
TACLOBAN CITY- A real princess stepped inside a “reel” palace in the city for an hour and expressed her “amazement” on how the place remained well-maintained. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, whose family is...
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...
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...
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...