Lawmakers playing games as House votes leaders

In a landmark initiative blending local pride, nutritional goals, and rural development, Carigara launched Eastern Visayas’ first-ever Dairy Box on Tuesday, July 29, positioning the town as a potential hub for carabao milk production and processing.

Carigara opens EV first Dairy Box, eyes milk exports

At only 29, Dr. Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta has already achieved what many scientists only dream of—a postdoctoral stint at Harvard Medical School, international training in Japan, and pioneering research in biochemistry. 

Harvard-trained scientist returns to her roots

A disturbing incident inside the home of Albuera Mayor Kerwin Espinosa has reignited concerns not only about mental health but also about the lingering shadows of drug abuse and political scandal.

Espinosa's staff kills self inside mayor's home

From a backyard staple to a rising agricultural star.


1st Regional Jackfruit Summit opens in Palo By Joyce Kahano

"Gusto ko na ngang matapos itong 2025 Palawan International Choral Festival sa Puerto Princesa City ngayong August 13 to 16, 2025 para masimulan ko na ang pag-aasikaso sa (I really want this year's choral festival in Palawan done this time so that I can already prep up for the) 2026 choral festival," explained musical conductor, former member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers and President of the National Association of Filipino Choirs, Inc. (NAFCI).

Tingog party-list rep plans to bring choral fest to Tacloban City next year

‎Catbalogan City, Samar – The Diocese of Borongan has voiced its strong support for five community leaders from Barangay Casuguran and Carmi Macapagao, president of HEARD (Homonhon Environmental Advocates and Rights Defenders), who are currently facing an injunction case filed by Emir Mineral Resources Corporation (EMRC).

Diocese of Borongan Stands Firm with Homonhon Environmental Defenders

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

Catbalogan City, Samar – A fatal shooting in the municipality of Sta. Margarita in the early hours of July 27,  has raised serious concerns about the growing climate of violence and impunity in the province.

Fatal shooting in Sta. Margarita raises alarm

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