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Tacloban, E. Visayas suspend work, classes after Davao Or quake

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 10 -- The city government here and other areas in Eastern Visayas ordered the suspension of classes in all levels and work in government offices starting Friday afternoon, followin... Read More


E. Visayas sends drinking water to quake-hit northern Cebu

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 10 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Eastern Visayas has transported another batch of humanitarian assistance to areas in northern Cebu affected by the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9... Read More


Samar provincial hospital reports surge in patient number

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 9 -- The Samar Provincial Hospital in Catbalogan City, Samar has announced it is currently operating beyond its capacity due to a surge in the number of patients seeking medical ca... Read More


Northern Samar solon welcomes ERC nod on wind project's grid link

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 8 -- Northern Samar 2nd district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan on Wednesday welcomed the Energy Regulatory Commission's (ERC) approval of the grid connection of the Lihangin Wind Energy Corp... Read More


DEPDev Region 8 calls for action to improve SDG performance

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 8 -- The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) in Eastern Visayas is calling for immediate, data-driven action to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development ... Read More


141 E. Visayas MSMEs eye P43-M sales in Metro Manila fair

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 7 -- Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Eastern Visayas are eyeing at least PHP43 million in sales during a five-day trade fair in Metro Manila later this week. The D... Read More


DSWD-Eastern Visayas deploys mobile kitchen to quake-hit Cebu

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 7 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office here has deployed its mobile kitchen to Cebu province to support families badly affected by the recent ... Read More


Solon seeks creation of Samar Island Region

Manila, Oct. 6 -- Lawmakers in Samar Island are pushing for the creation of a new region, a distinct administrative region, separate from Eastern Visayas, in the bid to unlock the island's growth and ... Read More


E. Visayas State U suspends face-to-face classes due to HFMD

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 6 -- Confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) have prompted a major school in this city to suspend in-person classes for one week, affecting activities of over 12,00... Read More


Classes suspended in some parts of Region 8 after Cebu quake

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Classes have been suspended in several areas in the Eastern Visayas region on Wednesday following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake near Bogo City, Cebu, that was also felt in Leyte and S... Read More