Apoy Benit’s Cacao Agricultural Farming of Calbayog City wins Silver at the 2025 Cacao of Excellence Awards, showcasing Philippine cacao globally.
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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Issues Red Tide Advisory; Matarinao Bay Remains Under Shellfish Ban
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources warns that Matarinao Bay remains under shellfish ban after samples test positive for red tide toxin, urging public safety and compliance.
Miss Pintados & Miss Teen Pintados 2026 Open Face-to-Face Screening for Aspiring Candidates
Miss Pintados & Miss Teen Pintados 2026 opens face-to-face screening on Feb 21, 2026. Aspiring candidates from Eastern Visayas are invited.
DILG Issues ‘Anti-Epal’ Circular, Bans Names and Images of Officials on Government Projects
DILG Memorandum Circular 2026-006 bans names and images of officials on government projects, enforcing the Anti-Epal policy nationwide.
DPWH Imposes One-Lane Traffic, 10-Ton Load Limit During Tangao Bridge Replacement
DPWH announces ongoing replacement of Tangao Bridge in Brgy. San Joaquin, Calbayog City, with one-lane traffic, a 10-ton load limit, and an alternate route for heavy vehicles via Lope de Vega.
DOH Launches First Mall-Based Wellness Clinic in Eastern Visayas
The Department of Health launches the first mall-based Wellness Clinic in Eastern Visayas at Robinsons North Mall, Tacloban City, offering free and accessible healthcare services to the public.
Baybay City Gears Up for EVRAA Meet 2026 at New Binaybayon Sports Complex
Baybay City readies for EVRAA Meet 2026 from March 1–7 at the New Binaybayon Sports Complex, featuring world-class sports and convention facilities.
“Paputok Iwasan, Buhay Ingatan” Campaign Urged for Safe New Year 2026 Celebration
As New Year 2026 approaches, authorities renew the “Paputok Iwasan, Buhay Ingatan” campaign, urging the public to avoid firecrackers and celebrate safely by protecting lives and preventing injuries and fires.
DPWH Imposes 15-Ton Load Limit on Calbiga Bridge Amid Structural Concerns
The DPWH imposes a 15-ton load limit on the aging Calbiga Bridge in Samar effective October 27, 2025, following structural deterioration findings, as stakeholders push for its immediate rehabilitation to protect public safety and regional connectivity.