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Health officials in Tacloban City, Leyte, and Calbayog City, Samar, report that misinformation on social media and lingering fears from the 2017 Dengvaxia controversy are hindering the measles-rubella vaccination campaign in Eastern Visayas.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla oversaw the turnover of 50 new emergency response motorcycles to police units in Eastern Visayas, aiming to enhance tourist police capabilities.
A total of 274 police officers from Eastern Visayas, Philippines, were promoted to higher ranks during a simultaneous oath-taking, donning, and pinning of ranks ceremony held by the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) headquarters.
The Department of Agriculture has completed the distribution of over P120 million in cash assistance to more than 50,000 farmers and fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, as part of a national government program.
Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) in Eastern Visayas reported the arrest of 1,337 law violators and the confiscation of P20.7 million worth of contraband during 1,260 operations in June 2026.
Twenty-four Filipino workers detained in Yakutsk, Russia, have returned home following discussions between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The release was a result of diplomatic efforts between the two leaders.
Over 1,400 public transport workers in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, are receiving temporary employment and wage assistance to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.
More than 10,000 beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program have been deployed across Eastern Visayas to assist in preparing public schools.
The Philippine National Police's regional headquarters in Eastern Visayas has transitioned to solar energy for its operations, aiming to reduce electricity costs and promote renewable energy.
Several areas across Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, Rizal, and Batangas in the Philippines are experiencing dangerous heat index levels, posing health risks to residents.
PAGASA has issued warnings for dangerous heat levels across Eastern Visayas, while the heat index in Baguio also approached a record high of 28°C. These conditions highlight widespread high temperatures affecting various regions in the Philippines.
The House of Representatives has sent articles of impeachment against Sara Duterte to the Senate, which is preparing to convene as an impeachment court to hear the case amidst political maneuvering allegations.
Seventy-seven members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) in Eastern Visayas were awarded a total of P9.61 million in separation gratuity by the Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Division.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public of uninterrupted service in Eastern Visayas following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Samar.
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has condoned nearly ₱800 million in farmers' debts, including accrued interest, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. President Marcos led the distribution of condonation certificates in Tacloban City.
The Commission on Higher Education (ChEd) in Eastern Visayas has confirmed that several private higher education institutions in the region have filed applications for tuition and other fee increases, but ChEd is urging them to delay these hikes.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the vital role of teachers in nation-building as he led the oath-taking of over 2,100 newly promoted educators and principals in Eastern Visayas.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Cebu, Philippines, on Monday afternoon, with tremors felt across several parts of Eastern Visayas. Authorities are assessing possible damage and impacts from the quake.
More than 3,000 security and support personnel have been deployed across Eastern Visayas to enhance public safety during the peak summer travel season, according to the Philippine National Police regional office.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Eastern Visayas has warned drivers and operators against overcharging, reiterating that no fare increase has been authorized in the region despite recent fuel price spikes.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced new operating hours for key tourism offices and facilities starting Monday in line with energy…
TACLOBAN CITY — Alarmed by a renewed spike in cases of adolescent pregnancies, the regional office of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD-8) is calling for urgent and sustained action from families, schools, and local governments, warning that teenage pregnancies and birth in Eastern Visayas are not just a health concern but a looming
Police in Polompon, Leyte, arrested Lito Yaon Paghunasan, a 50-year-old construction worker, who was wanted for five counts of qualified rape of a minor.
Eight of Eastern Visayas' eleven distribution utilities and electric cooperatives were listed among the 20 power distributors with the highest residential electricity rates in the Philippines for July. This was reported by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities.
President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) outlined priority bills and promises, but also drew criticism from labor groups for its silence on wages and the sugar industry. Netizens, economists, and politicians offered varied reactions and analyses of the speech.
Tropical Storm Inday, combined with the southwest monsoon, has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, particularly in Calabarzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Thousands of families have been affected, leading to class suspensions and evacuations.
Police in Eastern Visayas are investigating the reported disappearance of former Abuyog, Leyte vice mayor James Bohol and his son, who were allegedly taken by unidentified men in Mayorga, Leyte.
The Department of Public Works and Highways in Eastern Visayas has finished the first phase of strengthening works on the Calbiga Bridge in Samar two months ahead of schedule, allowing heavier vehicles to resume passage.
A total of 147 local government units in Eastern Visayas have been recognized with the 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping distinction by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) in Eastern Visayas has issued a warning to police officers, advising them against engaging in partisan activities on social media.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is investigating approximately 20 police personnel in Eastern Visayas for engaging in partisan political activities on social media, reiterating its warning against such conduct.
Crime rates have significantly decreased in both Metro Manila and Eastern Visayas, with Metro Manila experiencing a 39.06% drop in the past week and Eastern Visayas seeing a 57% reduction under the Safer Cities Initiative. These figures indicate positive trends in regional security efforts.
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.
Power grids across Luzon and Visayas have been placed under red and yellow alerts for a third consecutive day, prompting warnings from cooperatives about potential rotating power outages in Eastern Visayas.
A cruise ship with passengers potentially exposed to Hantavirus is prompting an international response, including the UK preparing to isolate British citizens and other European nations arranging evacuations. The WHO has reassured the public that the health risk remains low.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Eastern Samar in the Philippines, causing damage to buildings and injuring at least one child. The strong tremors led to the suspension of work and classes in the affected region.
Over 67,000 indigent senior citizens in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, have received their first-quarter social pension for the year, as part of government support for vulnerable elderly residents.
Various regions across the Philippines are experiencing or are forecast to reach "danger" level heat indices, prompting health protocol tightening and adjustments like universities dropping uniform rules. The extreme heat has persisted over several days in mid-April.
Over 9,000 motorcycle-for-hire drivers in Eastern Visayas received P5,000 each in cash assistance from the Philippine government. The aid aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on public transport workers.
Police recruits in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, participated in a solemn reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, integrating faith into their demanding training regimen.
Small-scale farmers and municipal fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, are now permitted to purchase diesel and gasoline in portable containers for legitimate livelihood activities, aiming to improve fuel access.
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical storm Nuri remained outside the Philippine area of responsibility and maintained its strength early Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. In its 4 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Nuri was tracked some 1,415 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, with a maximum
TACLOBAN CITY — Several local governments in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Monday, following warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall from a weather disturbance affecting the region. The class suspensions came after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), issued a weather advisory early Monday,
MANILA, Philippines — A prayer march began Wednesday morning at the Edsa Shrine as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Participants first gathered at
Health authorities in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, have vaccinated 90,110 children against measles and rubella, reaching 31% of the eligible population in their immunization campaign.
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.
Burauen, Leyte has completed the first public market wastewater treatment facility in Eastern Visayas, aiming to improve public sanitation and promote environmental sustainability.
The Office of Civil Defense in Eastern Visayas has activated Task Force El Niño, intensifying preparations for a dry spell expected to affect the Philippines from August this year until January 2027.
The PDEA reported that 10,540 drug personalities availed of the government's rehabilitation program in May, while also destroying P132.5 million worth of drugs seized in Eastern Visayas.
The Philippine House of Representatives has approved an anti-dynasty bill, which is described as the 'most realistic' version despite not being widely applauded. This legislative move coincides with the Department of Agriculture's plans for rural infrastructure projects in Eastern Visayas.
Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has deployed over 300 personnel to potential election hotspot areas in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced the activation of four new 911 emergency call system command centers in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.
TACLOBAN CITY—The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-VIII has fully implemented the second and final tranche of the minimum wage increase for all private sector minimum wage…
Police in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, arrested 61 wanted individuals, including two suspects facing rape and child abuse charges, during simultaneous anti-criminality operations on Tuesday, May 19.
The Philippine Senate is preparing to convene as an impeach court on Monday, with senators instructed to wear robes for the proceedings. This development comes amidst related legal discussions and disputes involving Senate figures.
Tropical Depression Caloy has weakened into a Low Pressure Area (LPA) as it approaches land, bringing rains to Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, Western Visayas continues to experience persistent heat.
Police in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, arrested three high-profile drug suspects and seized over P14.1 million worth of suspected shabu in a series of anti-illegal drug operations.
Workers across various regions observed Labor Day with protests demanding wage increases, tax reforms, and improved working conditions. The day also featured job fairs offering thousands of opportunities and discussions on labor policies.
The economy of Eastern Visayas, Philippines, experienced a sharp slowdown in 2025, growing by only one percent, attributed to mobility restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge and setbacks in public construction projects.
The National Greening Program (NGP) in the Philippines has achieved a significant milestone, reforesting 178,425 hectares in Eastern Visayas by the end of 2025. This initiative is led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute P5,000 in financial assistance to over 10,000 public transport drivers in Eastern Visayas, aiming to alleviate the burden of rising fuel prices.
The Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City, Philippines, has launched a campaign to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices, aiming to reduce plastic use and improve healthcare waste management.
ILOILO CITY — More than 43,000 learners and over 2,400 school personnel in Eastern Visayas have been affected by class suspensions as Tropical Storm “Nuri” continues to influence weather conditions in parts of the country, according to officials of the Department of Education (DepEd). As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, a total of
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Luzon will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning Monday (March 9) to support the national government’s call to conserve energy. The initiative comes amid rising global fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. In an advisory issued late Friday night (March 6),
TACLOBAN CITY — The government’s campaign to end insurgency in Eastern Visayas scored another gain after seven alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in separate operations across four provinces over the weekend. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported that the surrender took place in parts of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, and Eastern