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.
• Kalanggaman Island in Leyte made “World’s 50 Best Beaches” 2026 list due to strict environmental protection and controlled tourism efforts.
• 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.
• Northern Samar mayors flag excessive Catarman-Manila airfare, citing negative impact on residents, tourism, and local economy during LMP meeting on April 28.
• 600 Tacloban City families received free vegetables from President Marcos-led program on May 1 to help low-income families amid rising food prices.
• US Embassy warns Americans in the Philippines, including Eastern Visayas, to stay vigilant due to NPA clashes and security concerns.
• A grieving mother in Samar seeks justice after her minor child was killed in a clash, demanding accountability for her son’s death.
• 400 fishermed in Salcedo, Eastern Samar, received P3,000 fuel discount cards each, totaling P1.2M, under government fuel aid program on April 20, 2026.
• P237-M banana processing plant in Villaba, Leyte, broke ground on April 20 to boost local industry, reduce reliance on fresh produce prices, and produce 1,500 kg chips daily.
• Balikatan 2026 in Tacloban on April 20-May 8 boosts defense and disaster response amid Philippine security threats and natural calamities, with exercises nationwide.