Despite political turmoil, tradition and festivities should remain a unifying force for the region's residents. 

Traditions Hindered by Politics? 

The San Juanico Bridge fiasco resulted in strong demand for air travel, and exorbitant airfare prices are soaring.

It took an incapacitated bridge to investigate the skyrocketing airfares.


Probe on vs greedy airlines 

The late Fernando Poe  Jr. is the central.


Janice Jurado lambasts actors Tom Olivar, Gerry Roman

The historic Oldest House in Borongan City, Eastern Samar, was severely damaged by a fire in the early morning of December 27.


Oldest House in Borongan City Destroyed by Fire

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Eastern Visayas is set to host the prestigious Central Philippines Tourism Expo (CPTex) in 2025, marking its first time to serve as the event’s host region. 


 EV hosts its first Central Philippines Tourism Expo 2025

A temporary transport terminal has been set up in Santa Rita, Samar for bus passengers who have to disembark at this town to transfer to Tacloban City due to the ongoing weight limits implemented at the San Juanico Bridge.


Temporary terminal set up in Santa Rita

Hollywood action hero Bruce Lee might be gone but his memories live on.

One of the recorders of his past and appreciators of his achievements is Filipino action star Vic Tiro.


Cebuano Vic Tiro is the current Bruce Lee of the Philippines

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) Cybercrime Unit to shut down the online travel platform AirAsia Move, citing concerns over "unreasonably high" prices for flights to Leyte. 


AirAsia lambasted for overpriced flights

 Jealous husband kills wife 

Biliran Bridge, a vital link in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines, has recently come under scrutiny for its alarming swaying movements, causing a wave of anxiety among motorists crossing the structure. 


Biliran bridge is falling down?

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