Former Balangiga, Eastern Samar Mayor Randy Graza was arrested on Friday night, Aug. 21, on alleged violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

A Chinese crew member sustained injuries during ore-loading operations on a bulk carrier off Homonhon island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, prompting a response from the Philippine Coast Guard.

Nine construction workers were safely rescued after their motorboat capsized due to strong waves off the coast of Barangay 12 in Dolores, Eastern Samar, prompting a search and rescue operation.

Authorities in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, have maintained a shellfish ban in Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran after laboratory tests confirmed the continued presence of red tide.

The municipal government of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, has launched an intensified environmental sanitation campaign following the recording of 16 confirmed dengue cases from January to mid-July. More than half of the infections occurred recently.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto's proposal for an improved benefits package for PhilHealth contributors has found an ally in former Eastern Samar governor Ben Evardone.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 1336, declaring July 4 a special non-working day in the municipality of San Julian, Eastern Samar, to celebrate its founding anniversary.

The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar has begun the dry run and initial distribution of P10 million in fuel subsidy coupons to registered tricycle drivers, operators, and pump boat operators. Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda oversaw the initiative.

Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles John Brown, is scheduled to visit Eastern Samar for the blessing and inauguration of a new multipurpose building for the Diocese of Borongan.

The Philippines is experiencing dangerously high heat indices, with Guiuan, Eastern Samar, recording the highest so far at 48°C. Metro Manila is also expected to reach a heat index of 44°C.

TACLOBAN CITY — The Borongan City government in Eastern Samar is back to a five-day workweek beginning May 18, citing the need to improve public service delivery.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Eastern Samar, Philippines, causing minor structural damage but no reported fatalities, while a separate 4.1 magnitude tremor occurred in Kopački Rit. Authorities in Eastern Samar confirmed no major damage from the quake, even as aftershocks continued.

A new ecotourism destination, the Hebacong 'Sea of Clouds' Nature Park, has officially opened to the public in Borongan City, Eastern Samar, marking a significant step in the city’s environmental and tourism efforts.

Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) has partnered with Bixter Academy to provide students with paid international training opportunities, marking a first for the Visayas region.

A grass and forest fire continues to spread across Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, prompting a local representative to request immediate air support from the Bureau of Fire Protection.

Municipal governments in Eastern Samar have agreed to enforce austerity measures, including shorter workweeks and scaled-down festivities, in response to surging fuel prices and potential supply disruptions. The measures aim to maintain essential services.

TACLOBAN CITY — A police corporal from the Can-avid, Eastern Samar police station has been relieved from his post after he reportedly displayed his service firearm before a cashier of a local resort Saturday night. The Can-avid municipal police station (MPS) issued a statement on Sunday, March 15, saying it started investigating the incident circulating

TACLOBAN CITY — Rescuers recovered the body of the second missing teenager, Kyle Baguinon, Monday afternoon, March 2, along the coastline of Calico-an Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, days after he and another minor were swept away by powerful waves. The 1:48 p.m. recovery at Sungi Point in Barangay Sulangan was later confirmed by his

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has sounded the alarm on the presence of toxic red tide in some coastal waters in the country, warning residents against consuming shellfish harvested from affected areas. In its latest Shellfish Bulletin No. 04, Series of 2026, the BFAR confirmed positive paralytic

Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone is supporting the national government's expanded Local Government Support Fund, arguing that additional funding would help the province address development needs.

A fire erupted at market stalls in Barangay 3 of Dolores, Eastern Samar, during the town's annual fiesta, affecting six families and causing significant property damage.

A 48-year-old fisherman from Borongan City, Eastern Samar, was found safe after drifting at sea for several hours due to an engine malfunction, prompting a search and rescue operation led by the Philippine Coast Guard.

Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone has called for enhanced cooperation among local officials and health stakeholders to address the province's healthcare challenges.

The provincial government of Eastern Samar, in partnership with KOICA and World Vision Philippines, has launched the second phase of a maternal, newborn, and child health project in underserved towns.

The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, warns of heavy rains over Luzon and Visayas as a low-pressure area (LPA) near Eastern Samar may develop into a tropical depression. Residents are advised to take precautions against possible flash floods and landslides.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Eastern Samar is stepping up preparedness measures and inter-agency coordination in anticipation of a possible El Niño event.

Several areas in the Philippines, including Camarines Sur and Eastern Samar, experienced dangerous heat indices peaking at 45-46°C on Monday, June 1. A dangerous heat index was forecast for 32 areas across the country on that day.

Authorities in the Philippines have issued a ban on gathering, selling, and consuming shellfish from Biliran Island and parts of Samar and Eastern Samar after samples tested positive for red tide toxin, or saxitoxin.

Philippine authorities have warned the public against consuming shellfish from Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar and the coastal waters of Daram, Samar, due to a detected red tide bloom.

Separate earthquakes have been reported, with a magnitude 6 quake striking Eastern Samar and a 4.1 magnitude tremor occurring in Kopački Rit.

The Guiuan Water District in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar, has issued a warning about an impending water shortage. Extreme heat is causing water levels in underground sources to drop, reducing the town's supply capacity.

Fishermen in Eastern Samar are abandoning motorized boats and returning to traditional paddling methods as rising fuel costs make daily fishing trips unaffordable, highlighting the economic impact of fuel prices.

Borongan in Eastern Samar logged a "danger" level heat index on April 16, with two additional areas in the Philippines forecast to reach similar extreme heat levels on April 17. These reports underscore the severe heat conditions affecting parts of the country.

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Eastern Samar, Philippines, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

The municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar, Philippines, has opened a new community-based drug rehabilitation center by converting a former evacuation facility in Barangay Cogon, capable of accommodating up to 350 individuals.

A House of Representatives bill is seeking to declare Maharlika Falls in Eastern Samar as a priority site for development by the Department of Tourism, aiming to boost local tourism.

TACLOBAN CITY — The body of a 15-year-old boy who was earlier reported missing was recovered on Sunday morning in the waters off Barangay Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, as search operations…

Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone has expressed support for the appointments of Dr. Edwin Mercado as health secretary and Dr. Beverly Ho as PhilHealth president and CEO.

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Maydolong, Eastern Samar, early Monday, August 10, with tremors felt across parts of Eastern Samar, Samar, Northern Samar, and Leyte.

TACLOBAN CITY — More than 200 farmers in Eastern Samar are testing modern rice production technologies across 150 hectares of farmland in what the Department of Agriculture (DA) hopes will become a…

Mayor Gilbert Go of Giporlos, Eastern Samar, reassured residents that no mining operations are currently underway in the municipality, addressing concerns raised by a recent exploration permit.

Borongan City, the capital of Eastern Samar in the Philippines, has achieved a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC), marking a significant milestone in the government's sustained operations against insurgency.

The largest high school in Eastern Samar has resumed classes after receiving security clearance. This follows its closure due to bomb and gun threats.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has opened 57 kilometers of the 70-km Basey-Maydolong Road, significantly reducing travel time between Samar and Eastern Samar provinces.

A 36-year-old public school head teacher was discovered dead with multiple stab wounds in Eastern Samar, Philippines. A police investigation led to the arrest of a suspect.

Seven coastal municipalities in Eastern Samar have renewed their decades-long alliance to safeguard marine resources, strengthen fisheries management, and secure the future of thousands of fisherfolk.

Several areas in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, including Guiuan, Eastern Samar, recorded dangerously high heat indices of up to 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday, May 17, according to the state weather bureau.

Former Eastern Samar Governor Clotilde Japzon-Salazar, the province's first woman chief executive, passed away on May 9 at the age of 94, prompting expressions of deep sorrow from current Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone.

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck waters off Eastern Samar, Philippines, according to state seismologists. The event highlights the region's seismic activity.

The Philippine Air Force conducted an aerial assessment of a grass fire burning across remote areas of Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

The municipal government of Sulat, Eastern Samar, has prohibited the slaughter of carabaos to preserve them as an alternative to farm machinery, citing increasing fuel expenses.

A shellfish ban remains in effect in Matarinao Bay, Eastern Samar, Philippines, after laboratory tests confirmed the persistent presence of red tide toxins, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Eastern Samar will begin implementing a compressed four-day on-site workweek in provincial offices starting Monday, following an executive order issued by Gov. Ralph Vincent Evardone. The directive, contained in Executive Order No. RVE-2026-03-014, adopts energy conservation measures and introduces a revised work schedule for provincial government employees while

Eastern Samar Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales is advocating for a bill to declare March 17 as 'Homonhon Landing Day,' commemorating Ferdinand Magellan's expedition arrival on Homonhon Island in the Philippines.

TACLOBAN CITY— Two teenagers were reported missing on Saturday afternoon, February 28, after they were swept away by strong currents while swimming off the waters of Calicoan Island in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. In a Notice to Mariners issued by the Philippine Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Sub-Station Guiuan, authorities said the incident was