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

Samar Island still has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty.

N. Samar still has 'hidden' natural wonders

A celebration of 60 years of progress and industry.

Trade fair marks E. Samar’s 60th anniversary

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

S. Leyte town free of Communist insurgency

Twenty-two people, including 18 passengers and four crew members, were rescued on Thursday afternoon, November 6, after their passenger motor-banca partially submerged off Camandag Island in Sto. Niño, Samar. 

22 rescued from distressed boat off Samar

While at the Iloilo Gateway Hotel and Suites, I and my friend, award-winning polymath, visual artist, filmmaker and teacher Bon Labora have just proposed an art exhibit at the hotel.

Diverse regional artists to match other artisans in the Visayas

The government has moved swiftly in the wake of Typhoon Tino’s devastating impact on the Visayas and parts of Mindanao, announcing that the Office of the President (OP) will release ₱760 million in cash assistance to local government units (LGUs) affected by the storm.

State of National Calamity declared, ₱760-M Typhoon Tino assistance released

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.

Southern Leyte declares state of calamity

In war and peace, a perceived enemy could be the best of friend.

Dulag, Leyte people recollect the kindness of a Japanese officer

A Philippine Air Force (PAF) S-70i Black Hawk helicopter conducting post-typhoon assessment operations made a precautionary landing in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte on November 5 after its crew detected fluctuating temperature readings on one of its engines.

Black Hawk takes precautionary landing  in Southern Leyte

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