On March 16, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan "discovered" the Philippine archipelago while seeking the famed Spice Islands for Spain.


E. Samar seeks to redefine Magellan narrative

The town of Paranas in Samar province has officially started its 48-kWp (kilowatt peak) smart hybrid solar PV (photovoltaic) system in its municipal hall.


Paranas LGU goes solar

Symbol of pain, history, and community remembrance destroyed without proper permits 

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – Residents of Catbalogan City have expressed deep concern and sorrow over the unauthorized demolition of Pieta Park, located right across from the St. Bartholomew Church. 

Demolition of Catbalogan’s Pieta Park Alarms Residents

Is Pambujan, Northern Samar filmmaker Noriel Jarito the modern Don Quijote de la Mancha who is very idealist and sees the world as a paradise he can sway the skeptics to believe in him?

Pampujan film director Noriel Jarito is now a Buddhist, runs for town council

Eastern Visayas is on the way to a full recovery of its abaca sector, which was decimated by abaca disease in the 2000's, according to local officials.

EV posts increase in abaca production

All roads lead to the cinemas showing ABS-CBN Film Productions' "My Love Will Make You Disappear" which stars Calbayog City Kid Paulo Avelino and Taclobanon Kim Chiu.

When will Calbayog City Kid Paulo Avelino win the heart of Taclobanon Kim Chiu?

Japanese kabuki actor Nakamura Kotaro VI is on a personal crusade to promote the heritage-rich Japanese theatrical art form of “kabuki.”

Japanese kabuki actor is in town

There's no doubt about it, according to scientists: the town of Biri, Northern Samar has a promising yield of unique treasures - in the form of its rock formations.

Rock formations in N. Samar island 'millions of years old'

In a shocking twist during the high-stakes mayoral race in Albuera, Leyte, the very law enforcement agencies that have vowed to protect the public are now shrouded in controversy.

Ormoc City Police vs. Espinosa 

War veterans in Eastern Visayas hope to receive better specialized health care with the opening of a veterans’ ward at the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) in Tacloban City.

New veterans' ward opens at EVMC 

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