Daram Shellfish Safe Again as BFAR Lifts Ban, But Nearby Areas Still Hit by Red Tide Daram Shellfish Safe Again as BFAR Lifts Ban, But Nearby Areas Still Hit by Red Tide
• BFAR-8 said shellfish from Daram, Samar are now safe to eat after tests showed the waters are free from red tide toxin. The ban has been lifted.
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• BFAR-8 said shellfish from Daram, Samar are now safe to eat after tests showed the waters are free from red tide toxin. The ban has been lifted.
• Three men from Basey, Samar surrendered and admitted involvement in the abduction and killing of former Abuyog Vice Mayor James Bohol and his son, Carlou James.
• Tacloban City boosts security at San Jose NHS after the fatal shooting; DepEd plans to expand measures to all 60 public schools before July 6 resumption.
• DSWD social workers continue providing psychological first aid to students, parents, and teachers affected by the San Jose school shooting, offering emotional support and counseling.
• PRO8 assures fair, cautious probe into June 22 school shooting that killed 3, injured others, with strict due process and ongoing criminal proceedings.
• Eastern Visayas private workers received an additional P18 daily wage increase starting June 1, completing the P35 total hike approved last year, according to RTWPB-8.
• LTFRB-8 is inspecting PUVs to ensure students, seniors, and PWDs receive correct fare discounts. The agency reminded that qualified passengers get a total 40% discount.
• LTFRB-8 said it is working to assist drivers and operators in Eastern Visayas facing rising fuel prices and transport challenges, while continuing to push for transport modernization.
• DOLE and Motiong, Samar LGU continue livelihood aid efforts. On May 22, they distributed over P3 million in livelihood assistance to 103 beneficiaries under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program’s Graduation Approach.
• BLeyte province seeks LGUs, PNP, and DTI help to roll out QGas app for fuel price monitoring. Governor Petilla aims to give the public easier access to updated gas station prices.
Three Basey Men Surrender in Killing of Former Abuyog Vice Mayor, Son 
Tacloban Starts Tightening School Security After San Jose Campus Shooting 
DSWD Continues Psychological Support for School Shooting Survivors 
Police Vow Impartial Investigation in Tacloban School Shooting Case 
New Minimum Wage Now in Effect Across Eastern Visayas 
LTFRB Region 8 Tightens Monitoring of Fare Discounts for Students, Seniors, PWDs 
Drivers to Benefit From LTFRB Modernization Program in Eastern Visayas 
More than 100 Motiong residents receive livelihood aid from DOLE 
Leyte Eyes Tighter Fuel Price Monitoring with Help from LGUs, Police, DTI