• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Constitution requires 13 of 24 senators for a quorum. Without this majority, no official legislative business can proceed, as it ensures the chamber’s legitimacy.
• The CBCP urged the Senate to promptly convene as an impeachment court for VP Sara Duterte, stating that delaying the trial would prolong uncertainty and delay justice for all.
• Eastern Samar Governor Evardone gave P50,000 to 101-year-old Nanay Posa, but netizens asked for P100,000 national centenarian gift’s other half, sparking confusion online.
• Pieta Park in Catbalogan, a cherished memorial space for grieving families, faces redevelopment into a commercial area, sparking dispute over progress versus preserving memory.
• Blocking two reporters from covering the President, questioning their IDs, and accusing them of being “fake” is not a protocol lapse but a blatant violation of press freedom and democratic values.
Manang Lita’s Garden: How a Farm Road Grows Dreams in Maslog 
Bringing Capacity Building Home: Maslog Sets New Standard for Local Legislation Training 
Land, Hope, and Progress: Eastern Samar Farmers Receive Titles, Debt Relief, and New Equipment 
REVAMP 2026: Where Were the LGU Employees in the Dialogue? 
Why Senators Facing Serious Charges Shouldn’t be Allowed to Participate Online 
CBCP’s Call for Prompt Impeachment Trial: Justice Demands Timeliness, Not Delay 
P50K for Eastern Samar Centenarian: A Gesture of Care – and a Lesson In Communication 
Catbalogan Pieta Park Fight Escalates Over Planned Commercial Use 
What a Shame: Blocking Vanguard Reporters is a Slap in the Face to Press Freedom