Eastern Visayas showing signs of economic stability?

EV reports mild inflation in June amid rising food prices

Service gone dry

CRIMEWATER?

With the San Juanico Bridge still restricted to light vehicles, the Office of Civil Defense (OSD) in Eastern Visayas is now eyeing another free roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) service, this time to Eastern Samar.

Additional free RoRo trips eyed between Leyte and Samar

More wanted persons fall at country's ports

The Philippine National Police - Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) said Monday, July 14, that the effort to apprehend wanted individuals is continuing and becoming more robust with increasing arrests at the country's airports.

Airport authorities tighten watch

The Province of Leyte took a major step forward in its tourism and development efforts today with the official launch of the AirAsia Tacloban-Leyte Route Story Conference and Media Tour. 

Leyte readies to shine as new gateway

At least four domestic flights were grounded on Thursday, July 17, due to weather conditions, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported.

'Crising' disrupts Bicol flights

For decades, Santa Rosa City has led the way in the transformation of Laguna from a predominantly-agricultural province to one of the largest industrial hubs outside Metro Manila.

PH's first hyperscale data center opens in Santa Rosa City

Catbalogan City, Samar -- An alleged case of police maltreatment involving two minors in Tacloban City has drawn public attention after a disturbing video surfaced showing what appeared to be a police officer pouring liquid onto the heads of two boys suspected of solvent abuse along Avenida Veteranos last July 5, 2025.

A case of police abuse in Tacloban 

As part of honoring the contributions of the Filipino worker last Labor Day, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it has rolled out enhanced and expanded programs for its members.

Enhanced programs for SSS members

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The Height of Betrayal --Tatay Digong’s Blood on BBM’s Hands

The image of Tatay Digong now reduced to skin and bones, is a dagger to the hearts of millions who loved and respected him. VP Sara’s revelation is more than a medical update; it is a cry of anguish from a daughter watching her father wither away, betrayed by the very man he helped raise to power.

Red tape and red flags

The root of ‘siksikan’ in public transport

I couldn’t help but shake my head at the latest directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies to (once again) strictly enforce the “no siksikan” rule on public transport.

(Un)Common Sense

On July 12, those who care to remember will celebrate the first decade of the much-ballyhooed ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague—the case filed by former president Benigno Noynoy Aquino against China over the ownership of certain islets, shoals and reefs in the South China Sea.

Nine fuzzy years of the Arbitral ruling

VIEW FROM CALUMPANG

About fifty years ago, government announced to the whole world that the San Juanico Bridge  is a symbol of love between two high profile persons of the country. Its shape was supposed to be a combination of S and L to signify the union of Samar and Leyte Islands. It was a sight to behold, announced as the longest bridge (2.16 kilometers) of the country and widely advertised as a tourist attraction and an engineering marvel.

 The San Juanico of our Dreams

I AM BACK

Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, the representative of the first district of Leyte who deftly maneuvered before the election the disqualification of his female opponent for the position, and the unfortunate withdrawal of another, is speaking as if he has already clinched the speakership of the 20th Congress.

Speaker shows new solons the ropes

Before, when I heard someone was a cum laude, magna cum laude, or even summa cum laude, I felt amazed—almost awestruck. Those titles carried a certain weight, like medals forged through sleepless nights, blood, sweat, and relentless pursuit of excellence. But now, when I scroll through social media and see multiple Latin honorees in just one graduation post, it seems almost... normal. What changed?