You wouldn’t believe it but veteran entertainment newshen Aster Amoyo from Borongan, Eastern Samar has just met Miss Nite Owl Dance Party Jessica Pica for the first time.

Aster Amoyo meets Miss Nite Owl Dance Party for the first time

CATBALOGAN CITY, SAMAR – As water scarcity continues to affect several barangays in this city, the local government has ramped up efforts to address the crisis through a combination of short-term relief and long-term infrastructure planning.

Catbalogan steps up response to water crisis

Eastern Visayas reached a total population of 4.63 million in 2024, based on the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), but the region's population growth is showing signs of significant deceleration. 

Population in Eastern Visayas Hits 4.63 Million

How does a regional filmmaker fare in the landscape of the Philippine cinema industry?


Marantan biopic, a vehicle for regional filmmaking

Versatile actress Caridad Sanchez celebrates a milestone today.

Veteran actress Caridad Sanchez turns 92

Actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto flies to the United States of America today to attend to the real circumstances that surrounded the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes.


Rufa Mae off to US after husband's death

PALO, LEYTE — The 34th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC) 2025 opened with a forward-looking agenda as the Tacloban-Leyte Business Expo launched on July 24 at the Leyte Academic Center, signaling a renewed focus on regional innovation, micro-entrepreneurship, and smart technologies.

Expo Spotlights MSMEs and Smart Tech in VABC 2025 Launch Business Innovation | Regional Growth

Catbalogan City,  Samar — The Catbalogan City Veterinary Office has confirmed that recent blood samples taken from the city slaughterhouse tested negative for African Swine Fever (ASF). 

Catbalogan slaughterhouse is ASF-Free, public assured of safe pork supply

“Yes, Fritz Ynfante is from Iloilo. He’s an Ilonggo,” said veteran actress Jessica Pica who had been directed by Fritz in the 1960s and 1970s in such shows as “Two for the Road” in ABS-CBN.


Visayan TV legend Fritz Ynfante dies

AXEAN Festival has unveiled its second wave of performers for this year’s edition, securing its reputation as one of the leading platforms for showcasing Southeast Asia’s finest and most exciting acts.

AXEAN Festival unveils 2nd wave of performers

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