: The city has faced challenges from severe weather, such as Super Typhoon "Uwan" in late 2025, which necessitated significant emergency response and recovery efforts. Tourism & Heritage

of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 29 for six months. The ruling, authored by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, found the judge liable for serious dishonesty after he failed to disclose a pending terrorism financing case during his appointment process.

This incident serves as a cautionary tale for the digital residents of Samar and the rest of the Philippines: