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• A farm-to-market road in Maslog ended a family’s grueling journey to market. Manang Lita and Karding now reach Dolores in under an hour, their produce fresh and their children’s futures secure.
• Maslog, Eastern Samar, hosted a capacity development program on local legislation on July 8, bringing essential governance tools closer to the community.
• Calbayog Vice Mayor Rex Daguman inspected hotels to assess the city’s readiness as a MICE hub, aiming to attract regional conferences and large-scale events to Northern Samar.
• Eastern Visayas approved a development plan targeting 7.5% growth, 5% unemployment, and lower poverty. The challenge now is implementation, requiring investment, political will, and collective effort.
• THundreds of Eastern Samar farmers received land titles, debt relief documents, and farm equipment from DAR and partner agencies at the Provincial Capitol Gym on June 29.
• REVAMP 2026 workshop on Local Government Code Amendments in Tacloban excluded Sanggunian Secretaries and non-elected LGU staff, raising equity and representation concerns.
• Calbayog City was reduced to a mere “witness” in a green energy deal hosting most infrastructure, sparking concerns over local autonomy and the true development costs.
• Tacloban school shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 injured. Avoiding this means our community must rebuild trust and safety, not just structures, by supporting children, addressing bullying, and strengthening connections.
• Allowing senators accused of grave crimes to vote remotely is unacceptable. It violates fairness, accountability, and proper governance, especially when they are fugitives from justice.
• Matuguinao, Samar is opening its first college extension this August to boost its economy and secure peace, marking its shift from a conflict-affected area to a growth center.
Manang Lita’s Garden: How a Farm Road Grows Dreams in Maslog 
Bringing Capacity Building Home: Maslog Sets New Standard for Local Legislation Training 
Calbayog Vice Mayor Checks Hotels, Pushes Plan to Turn City into Region 8’s Mice Hub 
A Blueprint for Eastern Visayas Progress 
Land, Hope, and Progress: Eastern Samar Farmers Receive Titles, Debt Relief, and New Equipment 
REVAMP 2026: Where Were the LGU Employees in the Dialogue? 
The Price of a Spectator Seat: Calbayog’s Sovereignty in the Shadow of Wind Turbines 
The Day the Silence Breaks: Tacloban’s Wake-Up Call 
Why Senators Facing Serious Charges Shouldn’t be Allowed to Participate Online 
From Conflict to Campus: Matuguinao to Open First College Extension This August