Export any Filipino talent to any part of the world and they surely shine.

A Waray actor makes a name in Hollywood, New Zealand films

Krystal Mejes and the Roots That Ground Her in EV

In Philippine showbiz, where young stars often emerge from the country’s biggest cities, the story of Krystal Mejes stands out. Behind the rising actress’ growing list of television roles and accolades is a story that begins far from Manila’s bright lights and in the heart of Eastern Visayas.

The Wishful Waray

Amid surging global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, Alfred Romualdez, mayor of Tacloban City, has urged residents to adopt fuel-saving practices such as carpooling and walking while the local government rolls out austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and operational costs.


Romualdez says, Walk or Carpool to Save Fuel

What began as an ordinary morning in a coastal village turned into a successful wildlife rescue operation after a resident reported a distressed raptor on Tuesday, March 3.

Brahminy Kite rescued in Daram

LUCENA CITY – Gamay, a small municipality in Northern Samar, has been adjudged a national winner for the 2025 Local Legislative Award for 4th to 6th class municipality.

Samar local legislative body wins national recognition

Local government units across Eastern Visayas are beginning to reshape how government work is done as they adapt to the newly implemented four-day workweek, a policy that blends fiscal necessity with the realities of modern governance.

EV LGUs Adapt to Four-Day Workweek

Tension is rising again in the farming town of McArthur, Leyte after residents reported that the massive mining dredger previously promised to be withdrawn may instead be quietly transported to the mining site, this time in pieces.

Leave The Ship, But Bring The Dredger

A 35-year-old utility worker at Southern Leyte State University in Sogod town survived a life-threatening cobra bite after being rushed for emergency medical treatment, authorities said.

Utility Worker Survives Cobra Bite

In lieu of a fare hike, the city government of Calbayog, Samar said it will provide fuel subsidies to shield tricycle drivers and commuters from rising pump prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Fuel subsidy for trike drivers

Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla is pushing forward with a study on the proposed four-day workweek for employees of the provincial government, saying the initiative could improve productivity while giving workers more time with their families.

Leyte Governor Eyes 4-Day Workweek to Boost Efficiency, Work-Life Balance

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