More tourists visit Biri

CATARMAN, Northern Samar – More tourists are now visiting the icon tourist destination of this province, its governor said.

Governor Paul Daza told reporters in an interview at his office here that more local and foreign tourists are now visiting Biri this summer to enjoy the beauty of the island.

Vino de Coco pushed as Leyte’s official wine

OFFICERS and owners of the locally-made Vino de Coco clarified that the purpose in pushing for the recognition of their product as the official wine of Leyte province is to provide a benchmark for quality wine that can compete in the global market.

Timothy Paraliza, senior vice president of DJ Crater Inc., the local producer of Vino de Coco based in Marasbaras, Tacloban City, said that before they could introduce the coco wine (tuba) in the international market and become globally competitive, it has first to be recognized amongst the people in the province and the region.

Say No to Plastics: The Leyte Home Depot campaign

LONG before it was mandated among big malls and markets in Manila and other areas of the country, a large hardware and home furnishing store in Tacloban City, the Leyte Home Depot, has already started its own campaign against the use of plastic bags among its customers and shoppers.