• Two high-value drug suspects were arrested in Tacloban with over P1.17M in shabu seized during a buy-bust; the driver and unemployed suspect face charges.
• After more than a year of restricted access, Southern Leyte’s Liloan Steel Bridge is now open to heavier vehicles following DPWH repairs and strengthening works.
• The 803rd Community Defense Center recognized and promoted officers and enlisted personnel of the 803rd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion during a ceremony in Catbalogan City on July 18.
• Borongan City’s stable peace and security status is expected to boost tourism across Eastern Samar by giving travelers greater confidence and reinforcing the province’s reputation as a safe destination.
• PDEA Region 8 marked its 24th anniversary in Tacloban, honoring personnel and partners, including media, for their support in the agency’s anti-drug efforts.
• Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez said he is prepared to face the Ombudsman investigation into alleged flood control irregularities and will respond once formally served the complaint.
• Over 84,000 poor families in Eastern Visayas will get P2,000 monthly for six months under a DSWD program to ease inflation and rising energy costs.
• Northern Samar’s victory at the 2026 Regional Rescue Jamboree was built through years of training, repeated drills, and the commitment of responders preparing for emergencies.
• Our voices matter in shaping a greener future. Real change depends on local leadership and community participation. Communities can choose a cleaner, more sustainable path with renewable energy.
• First Gen says Leyte’s geothermal energy can help cushion rising electricity costs in Eastern Visayas, as the Energy Development Corp. reaffirms supply commitment through the Tongonan power plant in Ormoc.
1.17-M Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized, Two High-Value Drug Suspects Arrested in Tacloban 
After a Year of Restrictions, Liloan Bridge Fully Reopens With 15-Ton Load Capacity 
803CDC Promotes, Honors Reserve Personnel in Samar Ceremony 
Borongan’s Insurgency-Free Status Boosts Hopes for Eastern Samar Tourism 
PDEA RO8 Honors Personnel, Partners at 24th Anniversary 
Romualdez Ready to Face Ombudsman Probe, Vows to Answer Flood Control Allegations 
Over 84,000 near-poor families in Eastern Visayas to receive P2,000 monthly aid from DSWD 
Northern Samar Wins 2026 Regional Rescue Jamboree 
Powering a Greener Eastern Visayas 
First Gen Renews Commitment to Expand Geothermal Supply in Eastern Visayas