Injured Philippine eagle rescued on Leyte coast

Joey Gabieta 05/30/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — Residents in a Leyte town rescued a critically endangered Philippine eagle along the coast on Wednesday, May 27, drawing concern from wildlife officials about the health and welfare of one of the country’s rarest…

Negros workers protest denial of proposed wage hike

Carla Gomez 05/25/2026

BACOLOD CITY – The General Alliance of Workers Associations (GAWA), a Negros-based labor organization, has expressed disappointment on Sunday, May 24, after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Western Visayas rejected a petition calling for a salary…

Bohol rice subsidy program: Over 26,000 indigent families reached

Leo Udtohan 05/24/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — During the first two weeks of distribution, over 26,000 indigent families in Bohol province have received assistance through the continuing rice subsidy program of the national and provincial governments. According to data released by…

Red tide prompts shellfish ban in Biliran, parts of Samar, Eastern Samar

Joey Gabieta 05/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Shellfish meat samples taken from the coastal waters of Biliran Island were found to contain red tide toxin, also known as saxitoxin, leading authorities to caution the public against harvesting, trading, and eating shellfish…

Mabilog says DILG post clears him of drug allegations

Joey Marzan 05/16/2026

ILOILO CITY — Former mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said on Friday, May 15, that his appointment as undersecretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government should put to rest lingering allegations linking him to Iloilo…

Agencies, advocates launch united push to restore PH Eagle population in Leyte

Joey Gabieta 05/11/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — More than ten years after Super Typhoon “Yolanda” ravaged vast forest areas in Eastern Visayas and put the critically endangered Philippine Eagle at greater risk, government institutions and conservation organizations are stepping up initiatives…

Extreme heat grips several Visayas areas

Hazel Villa 05/10/2026

ILOILO CITY — Several parts of the Visayas continued to experience “danger” and “extreme caution” heat index levels on Saturday, with the state weather bureau warning that intense heat could persist throughout the weekend and until Monday.…

Bohol lawmakers seek public feedback before Sara Duterte impeachment vote

Leo Udtohan 05/10/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol legislators are engaging with local officials, community leaders, and residents in preparation for the House of Representatives’ plenary vote on May 11 regarding the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Second…

Eastern Samar earthquake: Child from Dolores town injured

Joey Gabieta 05/05/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — Local authorities said that a child was injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off San Julian, Eastern Samar at 2:09 p.m. on Monday, May 4. The child from Dolores town was reportedly struck…

Eastern Samar earthquake damages old church, houses

Joey Gabieta 05/04/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — The magnitude 6 earthquake in Eastern Samar left several homes, and a centuries-old church, damaged on Monday, May 4, 2026. Based on information relayed to the Inquirer by Barangay 2, Poblacion councilor Hilarion Gracias…

Bohol’s ‘antingaw’ earns global spotlight in International Mollusc of the Year 2026

Leo Udtohan 05/02/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Philippines’ rare “antingaw,” a rock-eating shipworm found in Bohol, has secured second place in the 2026 International Mollusc of the Year (IMOY) competition, highlighting the country’s unique marine biodiversity on the global stage.…

Kalanggaman Island in Leyte named among world’s best beaches

Joey Gabieta 05/02/2026

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte, has secured a place among the world’s top 50 beaches for 2026, gaining recognition from global travel experts and experienced tourists alike. According to Karina Rosa Tiopes,…

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