Krystal Mejes and the Roots That Ground Her in EV

In Philippine showbiz, where young stars often emerge from the country’s biggest cities, the story of Krystal Mejes stands out. Behind the rising actress’ growing list of television roles and accolades is a story that begins far from Manila’s bright lights and in the heart of Eastern Visayas.

The Wishful Waray

Amid surging global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, Alfred Romualdez, mayor of Tacloban City, has urged residents to adopt fuel-saving practices such as carpooling and walking while the local government rolls out austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and operational costs.


Romualdez says, Walk or Carpool to Save Fuel

Authorities in Northern Samar have launched an investigation into allegations raised against a district hospital in the municipality of Laoang following complaints circulating on social media about the treatment of a patient at the facility.

N. Samar Hospital Under Probe

Sixteen aspiring artists from the municipality of Tolosa gathered on March 21 at the campus of Daniel Z. Romualdez State Comprehensive School Of Fisheries (DZRSCSOF) for ARTraka ha Tolosa 2026, a community-based art workshop aimed at nurturing local creativity and strengthening the town’s growing art community.

ARTraka ha Tolosa 2026 Empowers Local Artists 

In the kitchens of Samar, the aroma of simmering coconut milk and leafy greens signals a dish deeply rooted in local life, pinangat.

Pinangat: A Taste of Samar Wrapped in Tradition

The recent numbers from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) should alarm every Filipino who cares about the country’s future.

A Nation That Cannot Read, Cannot Rise

A 35-year-old utility worker at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod town survived a life-threatening cobra bite after being rushed for emergency medical treatment, authorities said.

Utility Worker Survives Cobra Bite

TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) has officially deployed monitoring teams across Eastern Visayas to ensure the stability and accessibility of fuel supply amid rising global oil prices and potential distribution disruptions.

DOE Deploys Teams to Monitor Fuel Supply in EV

In lieu of a fare hike, the city government of Calbayog, Samar said it will provide fuel subsidies to shield tricycle drivers and commuters from rising pump prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Fuel subsidy for trike drivers

Government troops conducting pursuit operations in the mountainous areas of Hinabangan, Samar discovered the decomposing body of a suspected communist rebel several days after a brief armed encounter with insurgents. 

Remains Discovered After Army-Rebel Encounter 

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