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03/09/2026

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01/09/2026

The Bahandi Eastern Visayas Trade Fair is set to showcase the region’s products from Oct. 1 to 5 at Trade Hall B, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

With a month to go before the trade fair, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Eastern Visayas has launched an early countdown to the five-day event.

A total of 96 micro, small and medium enterprises from Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar will showcase their best products ranging from fashion and handicrafts to furniture and culinary specialties. (MMP, with DTI Southern Leyte)

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01/09/2026

TRAVEL ADVISORY
from DPWH Region 8 - Southern Leyte 2nd DEO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Southern Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) informs the public that Ilag Bridge along the Daang Maharlika Road in Liloan, Southern Leyte, will be temporarily closed to all types of vehicles on September 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM.

The bridge will remain open to traffic outside the designated closure schedule.

The temporary closure is necessary to facilitate the launching of girders for the bridge widening project and to ensure the safety of the public.

Motorists and the traveling public are advised to plan their trips accordingly and observe the temporary traffic restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience and ask for your patience and cooperation. Thank you! (MMP, via DPWH8)

31/08/2026

What began as an effort to provide an alternative livelihood for fisherfolk during the southwest monsoon season has grown into a community-based enterprise that now provides both income opportunities and affordable food to residents of this coastal town.

The local government unit of Macrohon recently opened its third Kadiwa sa Macrohon outlet, expanding access to quality, reasonably priced pork while creating a steady market for hogs raised by members of the Macrohon Area Producers Cooperative (MAPC).

𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

27/08/2026

Residents of Macrohon will soon have greater access to fresh and reasonably priced local products as the Kadiwa sa Macrohon opens on Saturday, August 29, at Purok Candelaria, Barangay Ichon.

The opening is being welcomed by the Municipal Government of Macrohon as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with local producers and cooperatives.

The store will offer various pork cuts, including liempo, pork chops, and sinugba cuts, providing consumers with fresh products sourced directly from local producers at fair and accessible prices, according to the LGU.

Operated by the Macrohon Area Producers Cooperative (MAPC), the Kadiwa sa Macrohon aims to support local producers while providing the community with quality goods at reasonable prices.

The LGU said initiatives such as the Kadiwa sa Macrohon help strengthen collaboration with local cooperatives, recognizing their role in promoting a self-reliant and food-secure community. (MMP, with Municipality of Macrohon)

27/08/2026

𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗻

The Municipality of Macrohon officially welcomes the opening of Kadiwa sa Macrohon at Purok Candelaria, Barangay Ichon, this August 29, 2026 (Saturday), offering residents direct access to affordable and fresh pork products.

The store features an assortment of pork cuts, including liempo, pork chops, and sinugba cuts, promoting fair and accessible pricing while ensuring freshness straight from local producers.

Kadiwa sa Macrohon is operated by the Macrohon Area Producers Cooperative (MAPC), reflecting the cooperative's commitment to supporting local producers and providing the community with quality goods at reasonable prices.

Through initiatives such as this, the Local Government Unit of Macrohon continues to strengthen partnerships with local cooperatives, recognizing their vital role in building a self-reliant and food-secure community.

27/08/2026

The City Government of Maasin has turned over ₱1.5 million to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Southern Leyte Chapter to provide safety cards and membership accident insurance for frontliners across the city’s 70 barangays.

Mayor Luz Mercado said the assistance covers Community-Based Accredited Disaster Volunteers (CBADVs), city responders, street cleaners, garbage collectors, and drivers who work to keep Maasin City safe, clean, and resilient.

The initiative aims to provide added protection to these workers and volunteers as they carry out their respective duties in the community. (MMP with Mayor Luz Verano Mercado)

26/08/2026