The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is advancing a landmark investment aimed at transforming its Leyte geothermal power complex, one of the Philippines’ most important renewable energy hubs.

Leyte geothermal plant gets P100-B upgrade

The steady dimming of lights in downtown Tacloban is no longer anecdotal.

Rent Pressure, Retreating Shops

A team of researchers from the University of the Philippines - Los Baños campus (UPLB), including professors, museum curators, and international collaborators, has formally described a new species of palm discovered on the island of Samar, marking a significant addition to the Philippines’ rich botanical heritage.

New palm species discovered in Samar

Local officials in Biliran have warned locals and businessmen against alleged "fake news" spreading in social media surrounding the Biliran II Geothermal Project.

No geothermal expansion in Biliran, yet

The provincial government of Northern Samar has released P1.33 million in allowances to nursing scholars under its provincial scholarship program, covering financial support for the second semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.

P1.33-M for N. Samar’s Nursing Scholars

After so many provincial shows with Nonoy Lopez and His Orchestra with crooner Armie Zuniga, the beauteous singer is now ready for a solo career.

Amazing Diva Armie Zuniga to perform in the Visayas

Yet another coastal area of Leyte province has tested positive for red tide toxins, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced.

Another Leyte town tests positive for red tide

says it all

The government reports sound economic growth in Eastern Visayas, meaning business activity is sound to better.

‘FOR RENT’ 

Tourism officials hope to promote Sogod Bay as a new hotspot for diving enthusiasts, following the Salon de la Plongée 2026 held in Paris, France from January 8 to 11. 

Sogod Bay gets boost at Paris diving expo

The quiet coastal municipality of Babatngon has found itself at the center of a worrying episode as the parish priest of San Jose de Malibago Parish, Reverend Father Edwin “Kutz” Caintoy, 55, has been missing since the morning of December 23, 2025.

Babatngon parish priest missing

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