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By Cliff Potts, CSO, and Editor-in-Chief of WPS News Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines — June 2, 2026 The first 30 days in the Philippines are not a transition. They are a reset. If you arrive expecting a softer, cheaper version of the United States, you will spend that first month confused, frustrated, and tired. Nothing is quite where you expect it to be. Systems do not behave the way you are…

By Cliff Potts – WPS.News, Baybay City, Leyte Pre-Landfall: The Calm Before the Storm A tropical disturbance east of the Philippines strengthened steadily as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility late on October 31, 2025. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) named the system Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally “Tino,” on November 2 (PAGASA,…

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Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez maintained there was nothing irregular in the farm-to-market road (FMRs) projects in his area as attested to by the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Agriculture.

This was contrary to the previous allegation of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian that the Agriculture department did not concur with what he claimed to be “exceedingly overpriced” projects.

-https://www.onenews.ph/articles/romualdez-da-dpwh-reports-disprove-overpriced-fmrs-in-leyte

-https://manilastandard.net/news/314654847/2-leyte-fmrs-aboveboard.html

Nestled in the Third District of Leyte, Matag-ob is emerging as one of Eastern Visayas’ most promising municipalities. Though small in land area and population compared to its neighboring towns, Matag-ob boasts a rich history, strategic location, and untapped potential that position it as a key player in the region’s development. 🌍 Geography and Location Province: Leyte District: 3rd…

Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez, a name synonymous with Filipino entertainment and, more recently, dedicated public service, has carved a remarkable path through the diverse landscapes of Philippine society. Born on April 7, 1966, Gomez’s journey from a matinee idol to a respected politician is a testament to his versatility, ambition, and commitment to the Filipino people. Gomez first captured the…

Bernandino G. Tacoy is a respected Filipino public servant and the current mayor of Matag-ob, a 5th-class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. Known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to grassroots development, Mayor Tacoy has dedicated his career to improving the lives of Matag-ob’s residents through programs focused on infrastructure, education, agriculture, and social…

Tacloban, Leyte — September 3, 2025 At 05:15 PhST on September 3, 2025, the light of my life, Luz Casil Potts, died of breast cancer at Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban, Leyte. She was my wife, my one, my everything. For nearly two years, from the day we married on October 10, 2023, until her final breath, Luz showed me a love so deep I never knew it existed until her. With her, I…