Red tide alert up in parts of Samar, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, and Catbalogan
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has raised a shellfish ban in several coastal areas in Eastern Visayas after recent laboratory tests confirmed the presence of red tide toxins.
In...
EVMC achieves top 5-green star rating for sustainable health practices
TACLOBAN CITY — The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) has earned a 5-green star rating, the highest recognition in the 2025 National Green and Safe Health Facilities Recognition, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and...
Naval barangay chief nabbed on graft, malversation charges
ORMOC CITY— A village chief in Naval, Biliran was arrested on Monday morning, December 1, after a local court issued warrants for graft and malversation cases filed against him.
Naval OIC-Chief of Police Major Sherwin...
PAF demonstrates precision, readiness in field training exercises
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) showcased its growing capability to respond to modern battlefield demands during the Sanay Bagwis 02-2025 Field Training Exercises, featuring high-intensity simulations in Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Tactical Combat...
Tacloban City still Eastern Visayas’ top economic engine, posts P59.6-B GDP in 2024
TACLOBAN CITY – Tacloban continues to be the leading economic driver of Eastern Visayas, contributing the largest share to the region’s total output based on the latest Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) released by the...
Naval boosts disaster preparedness and public health with new facilities
NAVAL, Biliran — The municipal government here, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Biliran Provincial Science and Technology Office, inaugurated two key facilities on December 2, 2025, aimed at strengthening...