Eastern Visayas Bounces Back from 2025’s Setbacks
• 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.
• 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.