• House Bill No. 8626 creating a state-run medical college at Eastern Samar State University passes third reading, offering an integrated Doctor of Medicine program.
• For Tacloban’s fisherfolk, Balikatan 2026 means empty nets and hunger, not defense. True national security cannot ignore those who sustain the nation.
• On Labor Day in Tacloban City, simple packed meals enriched the usual terminal bustle, creating a quietly powerful moment of connection between individuals.
• Kalanggaman Island in Leyte made “World’s 50 Best Beaches” 2026 list due to strict environmental protection and controlled tourism efforts.
• A 33-year-old construction worker in Catbalogan City was found unresponsive at home early May 6. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
• PNP Balangiga police responded quickly to stranded motorists with a flat tire on May 1, resolving the problem roadside and allowing safe return home.
• AFP confirms successful inert Tomahawk missile live-fire exercise on May 5, marking a key milestone in Balikatan 41-2026 drills.
• Koalisyong Makabayan flags security concerns over the alleged Tomahawk missile launch from Tacloban Airport to Nueva Ecija early May 5, 2026.
• Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Eastern Samar on May 4; work and classes are suspended. Epicenter at 9 km NW of San Julian, depth 10 km.
• Northern Samar mayors flag excessive Catarman-Manila airfare, citing negative impact on residents, tourism, and local economy during LMP meeting on April 28.
House Approves Bill for New State-Run Medical College in Eastern Samar 
Tacloban Fisherfolk Bear the Cost of Balikatan 2026 
More Than Just Food: One Meal, One Moment of Hope for Tacloban Drivers 
Strict Conservation Efforts Put Kalanggaman Among World’s Top Beaches 
Police Probe Death of Construction Worker in Catbalogan 
From Roadside Trouble to Safe Trip Home 
AFP Confirms Tomahawk Missile Launch During Joint Balikatan Drills 
Koalisyong Makabayan Raises Security Concerns Over Alleged Missile Launch in Tacloban 
Classes, Gov’t Work Suspended in Eastern Samar After 6.1 Quake 
Eastern Visayas Officials Call for Fair, Transparent Airfare Pricing Amid Rising Costs