Strict Conservation Efforts Put Kalanggaman Among World’s Top Beaches Strict Conservation Efforts Put Kalanggaman Among World’s Top Beaches
• Kalanggaman Island in Leyte made “World’s 50 Best Beaches” 2026 list due to strict environmental protection and controlled tourism efforts.
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• Kalanggaman Island in Leyte made “World’s 50 Best Beaches” 2026 list due to strict environmental protection and controlled tourism efforts.
• A 33-year-old construction worker in Catbalogan City was found unresponsive at home early May 6. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
• PNP Balangiga police responded quickly to stranded motorists with a flat tire on May 1, resolving the problem roadside and allowing safe return home.
• AFP confirms successful inert Tomahawk missile live-fire exercise on May 5, marking a key milestone in Balikatan 41-2026 drills.
• Koalisyong Makabayan flags security concerns over the alleged Tomahawk missile launch from Tacloban Airport to Nueva Ecija early May 5, 2026.
• Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Eastern Samar on May 4; work and classes are suspended. Epicenter at 9 km NW of San Julian, depth 10 km.
• Northern Samar mayors flag excessive Catarman-Manila airfare, citing negative impact on residents, tourism, and local economy during LMP meeting on April 28.
• 500 low-income families in Tacloban City receive rice aid from the national government as rising food and fuel prices from the energy crisis hit households.
• 600 Tacloban City families received free vegetables from President Marcos-led program on May 1 to help low-income families amid rising food prices.
• President Marcos inaugurated the P1.1B Hibulangan irrigation project in Leyte, enabling 2-3 annual rice crops instead of one, boosting productivity and food security.
Police Probe Death of Construction Worker in Catbalogan 
From Roadside Trouble to Safe Trip Home 
AFP Confirms Tomahawk Missile Launch During Joint Balikatan Drills 
Koalisyong Makabayan Raises Security Concerns Over Alleged Missile Launch in Tacloban 
Classes, Gov’t Work Suspended in Eastern Samar After 6.1 Quake 
Eastern Visayas Officials Call for Fair, Transparent Airfare Pricing Amid Rising Costs 
500 Tacloban Families Get Rice Aid Amid Rising Prices 
600 Tacloban Families Receive Free Vegetables 
Marcos Opens Major Irrigation Project for Western Leyte Farmers