The provincial government of Biliran has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Hudyaka Festival, a major cultural celebration traditionally held in May to commemorate the province’s anniversary.

Gov. Espina Cancels Hudyaka Festival 2026

Young technical-vocational talents from across Leyte showcased their industry-ready skills as the province hosted the WorldSkills Philippines Eastern Visayas–Leyte 2026, showcasing the growing strength of technical education in the region.

Leyte Highlights Skilled Youth at WorldSkills PH

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The 2026 Sinag Maynila Film Festival has ended last Sunday, March 29, 2026 on a happy, successful note.

Films on Leyte and other Region 8 communities shine in 2026 Sinag Maynila Film Festival

For many residents of Eastern Visayas, contracting a kidney disease is usually tantamount to a death sentence.

Free dialysis center at Samar Provincial Hospital

For decades, Santa Rosa City has led the way in the transformation of Laguna from a predominantly-agricultural province to one of the largest industrial hubs outside Metro Manila.

PH's first hyperscale data center opens in Santa Rosa City

The Commission on Higher Education in Eastern Visayas (CHED-8) has pledged to act on increasing concerns on “diploma mills” allegedly offering non-accredited online course offerings and unauthorized programs in the region.

Crackdown on ‘diploma mills’

As part of honoring the contributions of the Filipino worker last Labor Day, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it has rolled out enhanced and expanded programs for its members.

Enhanced programs for SSS members

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Quezonins are naturally happy people, and the Catholic religion provided them with a surfeit of fiestas and celebrations that made Quezon province an important destination for tourists and pilgrims.

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Sa loob ng dalawang linggo na walang patak ng tubig sa Ilayang Iyam, Lucena City, malinaw na hindi na ito simpleng aberya—ito ay tahasang kapabayaan. Tubig ang isa sa pinakaimportanteng pangangailangan ng tao, ngunit tila ito pa ang ipinagkakait sa mga mamamayan. Sa gitna ng matinding init, ang kawalan ng suplay ay hindi lang perwisyo—ito ay banta sa kalusugan, dignidad, at kabuhayan ng bawat pamilyang apektado.

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The world was waiting for a red carpet. Instead, the "Princess of Philippine Tennis" chose the shadows to save thousands of lives.

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Sa gitna ng krisis sa langis at matinding pangangailangang magtipid ng enerhiya at gasolina, makatuwiran at kapuri-puri ang desisyon ng ilang lokal na pamahalaan na ipagpaliban o bawasan ang mga festivals at malalaking selebrasyon.