After months of restricted mobility and widespread economic disruption across Eastern Visayas, the San Juanico Bridge will partially reopen to two-way traffic, easing the burden on commuters and businesses dependent on the region’s most critical inter-island link.

San Juanico Bridge reopens to two-way traffic 

Hanging up Christmas lanterns has been one of the most cherished customs of Filipinos during Christmas. 


Can-avid glows with ‘sustainable’ Christmas lanterns

Nine former rebels in Northern Samar and six others in Leyte have been issued safe conduct passes (SCPs), signaling continued progress in the government’s Amnesty Program for former Communist rebels.

Safe conduct for ex-rebels in EV

The four-night jazz show of magnificent artists Jeannie Tiongco, pianist and saxophonist Henry Katindig, guitarist Rey Ynfante and their ensemble of talented musicians held at the Iloilo Gateway Hotel and Suites was a resounding success, according to balladeer and hotelier Aris Demavivas.

Jazz nights at a Iloilo hotel a resounding success

Eastern Visayas is firmly putting itself on the map as a prime destination for international cruise ships.

E. Visayas: new cruise destination

In celebration of the 2025 National Children’s Month and National Indigenous Peoples’ Month, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its Cultural Exchange Department (CED) recently held a weeklong arts camp under the annual program, Kutitap: Isang Piging ng Kabataang Makasining in Baguio City and what a project.

CCP’s 16th Kutitap Arts Camp for Indigenous Children in the regions ushers in Christmas

Pre-Christmas shindigs

It’s been a while since we had stories about celebrated music artist, owner of Musik Garten and former Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) president Michelle Nikki Junia, the lady from Tolosa, Leyte.

Leyteña music artist celebrates several milestones for herself, others

When DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the department’s budget for project materials was bloated and voluntarily proposed a ₱45-billion cut, the public applauded. At last, someone in government appeared willing to acknowledge what Filipinos have long suspected: that infrastructure budgets are padded to allow leeway for corruption.

Ano ba talaga, Kuya Vince? 

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the long-term readiness of the country's aviation sector during a commencement ceremony for the Cebu Pacific Pilot Program held in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on November 10.

CAAP commits to 'future-proofing' PH aviation

Aspiring professionals in Eastern Visayas now need not go to Cebu or even as far as Manila for licensure exams. 

New PRC testing center opens in Tacloban

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