Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla’s assumption as chair of the Regional Development Council (RDC) comes with a renewed emphasis on digital tools and data-driven planning, a direction he presents without fanfare but with clear intent. 

Petilla sets his eyes on digitalization

What was expected to kindle festive cheer in this small town has instead ignited a wave of criticism online. 

Controversial Christmas Tree of Capoocan, Leyte Sparks Online Backlash

With Eastern Samar constantly under threat of natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes, a new tool developed by researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) aims to help local governments in the region strengthen their response capabilities during emergencies.

New disaster response tool developed 

The town of Silago, Southern Leyte is now on the road to a just and lasting peace.

S. Leyte town free of Communist insurgency

When composer-writer-cum-PR Ricky Rivera sent me a copy of the demo song “Oh, Panginoon Pangunahan Mo Ang Pagbabago,” I was excited to listen to it.

Janah Z interprets anti-corruption song

With the improvement of the situation at the San Juanico Bridge, authorities have decided to finally wind down the free roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) ferry service connecting the islands of Samar and Leyte.

Free RoRo trips between Samar, Leyte end

Sustainable energy - at the expense of the environment?

Windmill project meets opposition in Samar

The recently approved ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for private-sector workers in Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VIII (RTWPB-VIII) is being hailed as a modest yet welcome move.

Wage Hike: Relief or Burden? 

The provincial government of Southern Leyte has officially declared a state of calamity in the wake of the destructive passage of Typhoon Tino (international name: Typhoon Kalmaegi), which made landfall in the town of Silago and left extensive damage in its trail.

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