• Northern Samar mayors flag excessive Catarman-Manila airfare, citing negative impact on residents, tourism, and local economy during LMP meeting on April 28.
• 600 Tacloban City families received free vegetables from President Marcos-led program on May 1 to help low-income families amid rising food prices.
• Police Cadet Van Marie Cagasan, 24, of Baybay City, graduated as PNPA Class 2026 valedictorian, ranking first among 325 cadets at the Silang, Cavite ceremony.
• A pre-dawn fire on April 8 in Barangay 80, Marasbaras, Tacloban destroyed 25-30 houses. No injuries reported. Narrow roads hampered response efforts.
Eastern Visayas Officials Call for Fair, Transparent Airfare Pricing Amid Rising Costs 
600 Tacloban Families Receive Free Vegetables 
Baybay City Celebrates Cagasan’s PNPA Top Graduate Feat 
Fire Destroys 25-30 Houses in Brgy. 80, Tacloban City