Stories on culture, heritage, festivals, and the arts.
The 20 candidates of Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026 told the story of Calbayog in fabric, feathers, and beadwork at the pre-pageant night.
The San Policarpo NHS bet bested 19 candidates on coronation night, taking the crown along with Best in Evening Gown. Here are the complete results of Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026.
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.
“Artists Kolektib is an occasion that links up artists who give life to our culture, the cultural workers, and educators throughout the island of Samar. . . in the years to come, as this assembly progresses every year, this is seen to help our artists grow to earn recognition in respective fields locally and worldwide,” City Mayor Raymund Uy says in his speech on the occasion of the first conduct of the convergence.
Part of the success of the multi-awarded abstractionist and contemporary artist, Raul Isidro is his wife, Annabelle Visenio who is also an artise.
Despite the inroads of modernity in the lives of Borongan City residents, a distinctive community is still able to preserve its unique ancestral traditions. In Barangay Locsoon, a timeless practice known as "Gamit" continues to thrive for more than a century now.
In the town of Salcedo in Eastern Samar, a culinary treasure has been silently hidden for over six decades now—- the "hinorno" bread. It is a unique twist on the traditional pan de sal and has become a beloved delicacy for locals and an interesting discovery for food enthusiasts.
The photo entry titled “Tara Mag Relax Tayo” by Joel Manadong wins recognition as one of the grand finalists in the Conventional Category of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) Photography contest. It is the only entry from Eastern Visayas that made it to the grand finals.
Currently based in Marikina City, Aristotle Reveral Ventures also known as Aris holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology major in Drafting from Northwest Samar State University. He is currently working as an advertising installation supervisor, artist-designer, and site photographer at MC Graphics Carranz International. Since 1995, he has been participating in group exhibitions and received numerous awards. Aris is the founder of the Eastern Visayas Young Visual Artists Association also known as BAGHID. He is also an active meber of the Antipolo Visual Arts Incorporation. He worked as a Senior High School teacher at the Calbayog Art and Design School of Eastern Visayas.