• French luxury cruise line Compagnie du Ponant may add Capul and Biri, Northern Samar, as 2027–2028 stops, potentially boosting local business.
• Tourism officials and stakeholders aim to attract more divers to Southern Leyte by promoting its dive sites and improving facilities, highlighted during the Sogod Bay Underwater Experience on May 20-23.
• More Limasawa Island residents now earn from tourism as visitor numbers rise. Popular destinations are attracting more tourists, boosting income for local businesses and workers.
• Over 80 cruise ship guests visited Digyo Island, Leyte, engaging with local culture and traditional community life. .
• Kalanggaman Island in Leyte made “World’s 50 Best Beaches” 2026 list due to strict environmental protection and controlled tourism efforts.
Bringing Hopes of More Jobs: Northern Samar’s Capul, Biri Eyed as Stops for French Luxury Cruise Voyage 
Officials push wider promotion of Southern Leyte dive sites 
Tourism brings more livelihood opportunities to Limasawa residents 
DOT Eyes More Expedition Cruises in Eastern Visayas 
Strict Conservation Efforts Put Kalanggaman Among World’s Top Beaches