TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 22 -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Eastern Visayas has officially welcomed Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla as its newly appointed chairperson for the 2025-2028 term, following his designation by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Petilla's appointment is expected to further strengthen collaborative initiatives in infrastructure development, economic recovery, and regional competitiveness across Eastern Visayas, Meylene Rosales, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) regional director, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Rosales, the RDC vice chairperson, said the RDC Eastern Visayas Secretariat expressed its enthusiasm over Petilla's comeback.

"His return brings renewed energy and ...