MANILA, Philippines—For generations, the Samar Sea has been a lifeline for coastal communities in Northern Samar and Samar provinces. Fishing is not just an occupation; it is a way of life, a ...

TACLOBAN CITY – Matag-ob and other municipalities in Leyte and Samar were flooded by 18 hours of rain caused by the shearline on Thursday, March 20. RIVERS are monitored in Matag-ob, Leyte for ...

Non-profit organization Go Negosyo has teamed up with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in bringing its free entrepreneurship mentoring in Samar. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joins volunteer-mentors ...

FRESH CLASH. A lair of the New People’s Army discovered by soldiers after a series of clashes in Mapanas, Northern Samar on March 16, 2025. The encounters led to the death of three NPA members. (Photo ...

Given the maelstrom of disinformation and growing tension on the world stage, this year’s 2025 International Festival theme of The Truth We Seek is a timely one. EIF Director Nicola Benedetti calls it ...

The ancient festival has Hindu roots, but growing numbers worldwide are taking part in the celebration, which features bonfires, singing, dancing, prayer, feasting and clouds of pigmented powder.

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — A coastal municipality in Eastern Samar has shifted to solar power as a cost-effective electricity source and to promote renewable energy. Guiuan town has partnered ...

The Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival isn’t just about coffee, it’s also about uplifting the ecosystem of the local heritage industry Rich Watanabe can talk about coffee all day. Considering ...

Here’s the meaning behind the Hindu celebration. Every Indian state celebrates Holi differently. Here in Uttar Pradesh, the women of Nandgaon (home of Hindu god Krishna) attack the men from ...

No Holi celebration is complete without its delicious festive treats! The most iconic sweet of Holi is Gujiya, a crispy dumpling filled with khoya (milk solids) and dry fruits, believed to have ...