• Eastern Visayas faced industry, farm, and construction setbacks in 2025, but is pivoting to renewable energy. With P63B in investments, the region is building a diversified, resilient economy.
• The Vanguard condemns the PSG and a Tacloban City Hall employee for mistreating two reporters who were legitimately covering the President’s visit from outside the venue.
• DSWD distributed P5,000 cash aid to 1,305 Calbayog City tricycle drivers on April 8 at the city sports center, helping transport workers cope with rising fuel prices.
• Eastern Visayas experiences scorching heat, with Catarman, Northern Samar hitting 44°C on March 28, according to PAGASA. Forecast shows 38°C for April 2–3.
• Tacloban City cuts fuel use by restricting government travel, promoting carpooling, and protecting drivers, showing proactive leadership amid rising prices.
• RTF-8 ELCAC held an anti-terrorism caravan on March 19 to educate student interns in Eastern Visayas on the risks of violent radicalization.
• Tacloban City Health Office promotes breast cancer awareness and early detection for Women’s Month, citing it as a leading global cause of death among women.
• 4Ps party-list Rep. Nonoy Libanan urges direct subsidies for 3.5 million coconut farmers affected by the proposed biofuel suspension, stressing safeguards for livelihoods amid rising fuel prices.
• Tacloban’s TOMECO launched a new traffic scheme in the downtown area to reduce congestion and improve travel efficiency for commuters.
• Tacloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez unveiled measures to address rising fuel prices, boost services, and advance projects, including public market transfer, while warning against hoarding.
Eastern Visayas Bounces Back from 2025’s Setbacks 
The Vanguard Condemns PSG, Tacloban City Hall Employee Harassment of Its Reporters in Tacloban 
DSWD Distributes Cash Aid to Calbayog Tricycle Drivers 
Eastern Visayas Sizzles: Catarman Posts 44°C Heat Index as Summer Heat Peaks 
EDITORIAL: Tacloban’s Move Against Soaring Fuel Prices 
RTF-8 Leads Anti-Terror Awareness Drive for Student Interns in Eastern Visayas 
Tacloban CHO Boosts Breast Cancer Awareness for Women’s Month 
Libanan Urges Direct Subsidies for 3.5m Coconut Farmers Amid Looming Biofuel Blending Suspension 
Tacloban Implements Traffic Plan to Address Congestion, Rising Fuel Costs 
Romualdez Unveils Development Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs