San Isidro Solar Power Corp. has secured a P9.36-billion project finance facility from two banks to support the construction of a large-scale solar power plant in Leyte, a development expected to boost renewable energy supply and help ease the burden of rising electricity costs on consumers.

San Isidro Solar Secures P9.36B Financing for Solar Plant

Small-scale diesel theft, particularly through fuel siphoning, is becoming an increasing concern across communities in Eastern Visayas, affecting construction projects, small fisherfolk, and workers who rely on motorcycles for daily transportation.

Small-Scale Diesel Theft Goes Rampant?

Ancestral Pride and Modern Triumphs 

Dolores' heritage
At the foot of the mystical Mount Banahaw, the town of Dolores, Quezon, once again ignited its collective spirit in the radiant celebration of the Hambujan Festival 2026. 


Hambujan Festival 2026 

Surging oil prices have made Catbalogan City, Samar's "trisikads" (pedicabs) a popular alternative transportation mode.

Catbalogan's 'trisikads' to get upgrade

Johnriel Casimero:

the quiet barangays of Ormoc City, nestled in the heart of Eastern Visayas, a young boy first laced up a pair of boxing gloves long before fame and championship belts ever came calling. That boy, John Riel Reponte Casimero, would grow up to become one of the Philippines’ most formidable boxers, a three‑division world champion and a symbol of resilience for his home region.

The Fighting Pride of EV

In this season some six years ago, a very sad family affair occurred in Catbalogan City, Samar-rooted Bibeth Orteza.

Samarena Bibeth Orteza remembers late medical doctor brother

Don't look now, but the 2026 Sinag Maynila Film Festival Best Director is a Waraynon.

Waraynon engineer is 2026 Sinag Maynila’s Best Director

Pagbilao mayor faces Comelec charges

In a rare instance, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has charged Pagbilao, Quezon Mayor Angelica Portes Tatlonghari for alleged vote-buying in the May 2025 midterm elections.

VOTE-BUYER?

The Philippine National Police's "Safer Cities" program resulted in over 48,000 arrests across Metro Manila in a mere three days, a number that certainly catches the eye.

Safer cities are beyond aesthetics

Transplant operations to begin later this year

Another new milestone is set to begin this year for the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), the region's primary state-run healthcare facility.


New milestone for EVMC

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