The Calbayog Journal

“Hadang san Pagtubas” Carries San Joaquin NHS to Street Dancing Victory

San Joaquin National High School topped the Hadang Ritual Street Dancing Competition 2026 with its piece "Hadang san Pagtubas," taking home the P150,000 grand prize and the Best in Costume award. Barangay Rawis placed second and won Best Street Dancing Performance, while San Policarpo National High School finished third.

Twenty Costumes, One Ritual: The Festival Attire of Miss Hadang 2026

At the pre-pageant night held at the CACO Theater on September 1, 2026, the 20 Miss Hadang Festival Queen candidates presented festival costumes drawn from Calbayog's ritual roots, patroness, waters, and livelihood. Best in Festival Costume went to Chrisma Paula P. Rojo of Malajog for "Bahandi san Kailadman."

5 Individuals Arrested/Drug Den Dismantled In A Drug Bust Operation

SAMELCO I Says ₱26/kWh September Power Rate Is Not Yet Final

The projected ₱26 per kilowatt-hour electricity rate for SAMELCO I consumers this September is not yet final. The cooperative says the actual rate could potentially fall below ₱15/kWh following the ERC's implementation of a regional secondary price cap on the wholesale electricity spot market.

3 Confirmed Dead, 5 Wounded in Shooting Incident at a Tacloban City High School

Calbayognon Singer / Songwriter Saddlepin releases debut album “All That Remains”

Saddlepin, the folk singer-songwriter project of 24-year-old musician Kevin Reyes, has officially released his debut album All That Remains on all major digital streaming platforms under his record label, unstable records.

Buy-Bust Operations Nets Suspected Drug Peddler in Catbalogan

"Catbalogan City, Samar- A 37-year-old man known to authorities as alias “Bambe” was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Catbalogan City Police Station Special Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Samar. "

City Government Denies Role In Damaged Catbalogan Wharf Section

Catbalogan City — The recent collapse of a section of the city wharf at Pier Uno following the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan has stirred heated debate among residents, as questions arise over accountability and the quality of government-funded infrastructure projects.

Typhoon Uwan Wrecks Portions of Catbalogan Market and Port Area

"Several structures in the port area and public market of Catbalogan City sustained heavy damage as Typhoon Uwan unleashed strong winds and rain over the weekend. "

PCG Western Samar halts sea travel due to tropical storm "UWAN"

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Western Samar has temporarily suspended all sea travel within the province as a safety measure against Tropical Storm Uwan (international name Fung-Wong).

Church Leaders Mark Yolanda Anniversary With Message of Hope and Solidarity

Catbalogan City, Samar — As the nation observes the 12th anniversary of Supertyphoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the Diocese of Borongan called on the faithful to honor the lives lost and renew…

Residents in Parola, Catbalogan Decry Flooding, "Stagnant Lake" After Coastal Project

"CATBALOGAN CITY, SAMAR — What was once a thriving coastal neighborhood in Barangay Mercedes has now become a pool of stagnant water, according to frustrated residents who are calling on the local government to act on the worsening drainage problem in the Parola area."