The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 8 (DA RFO 8) spearheaded the FY 2025 Vegetable Congress Visayas Cluster in Palo, Leyte, uniting farmers, agriculturists, and stakeholders to strengthen the vegetable industry through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable production practices.
Category: Samar Island Initiatives
Samar Island Initiatives
DICT Region 8 Warns Public Against Fraudulent Claims on Tower and Satellite Projects
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 8 warns the public against fraudulent individuals or groups falsely claiming to represent DICT in tower or satellite projects in Eastern Visayas. The agency urges vigilance, verification, and direct coordination with official DICT offices to prevent scams and protect communities.
CAAP Welcomes PAL’s Cebu–Calbayog Flight, Strengthening Air Links in Eastern Visayas
Calbayog City, Samar – October 26, 2025 — The skies over Eastern Visayas opened to new opportunities as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines […]
Bombo Radyo Tacloban Calls on Eastern Visayas Residents to Join “Dugong Bombo 2025: A Little Pain, A Life to Gain”
Join “Dugong Bombo 2025: A Little Pain, A Life to Gain”—a bloodletting activity by Bombo Radyo Tacloban on November 15, 2025, at Robinsons North, Tacloban City. Support this life-saving community event and become a hero today!
Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla Appointed as New Chairperson of RDC Eastern Visayas
Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) – Eastern Visayas, serving until 2028. His appointment, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on October 16, 2025, marks his return to the RDC, where he previously served as Chair before becoming Energy Secretary in 2012. Governor Petilla’s leadership is expected to strengthen regional coordination, promote inclusive growth, and advance sustainable development across Eastern Visayas. His proven governance experience and strategic vision promise to guide the region toward progress, resilience, and unity in the years ahead.
DIL8-8 holds “Infrastructure Governance for Eastern Visayas: Advancing Local Development Through Strategic and Sustainable Infrastructure Governance” activity
The Department of Interior and Local Government, Regional Office 8 (DILG-8) holds the “Infrastructure Governance for Eastern Visayas: Advancing Local Development Through Strategic and Sustainable […]
Kataruman Board Rush 2025 will be held on 18 October
This October 18, 2025, the streets of Catarman, Northern Samar will roar with speed as Kataruman Board Rush 2025 brings you the most thrilling Downhill […]
House Bill No. 4218 or the proposed “One Samar Island Region Act” filed at the HOR
House Bill No. 4218, or the proposed “One Samar Island Region Act,” which seeks to establish a distinct regional government for Samar Island is filed […]