San Isidro Solar Power Corp. has secured a P9.36-billion project finance facility from two banks to support the construction of a large-scale solar power plant in Leyte, a development expected to boost renewable energy supply and help ease the burden of rising electricity costs on consumers.

San Isidro Solar Secures P9.36B Financing for Solar Plant

Small-scale diesel theft, particularly through fuel siphoning, is becoming an increasing concern across communities in Eastern Visayas, affecting construction projects, small fisherfolk, and workers who rely on motorcycles for daily transportation.

Small-Scale Diesel Theft Goes Rampant?

Cogon Demolition Sparks Anger and Betrayal

What was framed as urban development has erupted into a crisis of trust, as residents of Barangay Cogon, Ormoc City, Leyte whose houses were demolished cry betrayal from the city's most powerful leaders.

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Blaze Probe
A major fire in Naval, Biliran destroyed a mall and grocery, causing ₱44 million in damage, as authorities investigate its cause, response efficiency, and possible safety lapses.


₱44 million Damage Recorded in Biliran Inferno 

Surging oil prices have made Catbalogan City, Samar's "trisikads" (pedicabs) a popular alternative transportation mode.

Catbalogan's 'trisikads' to get upgrade

Johnriel Casimero:

the quiet barangays of Ormoc City, nestled in the heart of Eastern Visayas, a young boy first laced up a pair of boxing gloves long before fame and championship belts ever came calling. That boy, John Riel Reponte Casimero, would grow up to become one of the Philippines’ most formidable boxers, a three‑division world champion and a symbol of resilience for his home region.

The Fighting Pride of EV

In this season some six years ago, a very sad family affair occurred in Catbalogan City, Samar-rooted Bibeth Orteza.

Samarena Bibeth Orteza remembers late medical doctor brother

Nagpagawas an Municipality of Taft, Eastern Samar hin Executive Order No. GAT-019, Series of 2026 nga nagduduso hin cost-cutting, austerity, ngan energy efficiency measures labi na ha pagselebrar han patron.

Taft, nagpapatuman hin austerity measures

With Eastern Visayas bearing the burden of high gasoline prices, local researchers have turned to alternative energy sources that can power affected sectors.

Solar-powered boat developed in Samar

As farmers feel the pinch of soaring prices of petroleum products in the past weeks, some have returned to the trusty carabao as their main beast of burden.

No more ‘carabao meat’ as oil prices surge

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