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OCD to E. Samar residents: Take measures to prevent grass fire

Manila, April 24 -- The office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Eastern Visayas has warned that prolonged dry conditions are making grasslands more vulnerable to fire outbreaks. In an interview Friday, OCD ... Read More


Prolonged dry spell looms for Region 8; PAGASA urges mitigation

Manila, April 23 -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has called on local government units in Eastern Visayas to prepare for the impact of the E... Read More


Army: Security in place for Tacloban segment of Balikatan 2026

Manila, April 10 -- Security preparations are in full swing as the city hosts a segment of this year's Balikatan exercise beginning mid-April with the Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Armed ... Read More


DOT, Tingog launch awards for outstanding Eastern Visayans

Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tingog Partylist officially launched the Outstanding Eastern Visayans Awards (OEVA) on Friday, highlighting stories of leadership, service, and ... Read More


E. Visayas reg'l hospital to start transplant ops by Q3 2026

Manila, April 7 -- The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) is on track to begin transplant operations by the third quarter of 2026, pending the completion of critical infrastructure and facility upg... Read More


548 N. Samar fisherfolk to receive fuel aid as oil prices rise

Manila, April 7 -- A total of 548 fisherfolk are targeted to benefit from the fuel subsidy program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Eastern Visayas, in coordination with the provinc... Read More


DSWD livelihood program transforms E. Samar women into entrepreneurs

TACLOBAN CITY, March 24 -- Livelihood activities supported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have transformed women in Eastern Samar from traditional housewives into community... Read More


Minimized environmental impact assured on Samar's 'Unity Roads'

Manila, March 12 -- The proposed "Unity Roads" that will traverse the upland tri-boundaries of Samar Island will have minimal impact on the environment, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan said on Thursday.... Read More


Northern Samar solon backs substitute biofuels bill amid oil crisis

Manila, March 12 -- A lawmaker in Northern Samar welcomed on Thursday the House Committee on Energy's approval of a substitute bill to temporarily suspend the mandatory use of biofuels for up to one y... Read More


Leyte gov't studies 4-day workweek arrangement

Manila, March 10 -- Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla said the provincial government is studying the possible implementation of the four-day workweek in compliance with the directive on energy con... Read More