• PSA Region 8 held a caravan in San Miguel, bringing birth, marriage, and National ID services to 150 residents who would otherwise travel to Tacloban City for basic documents.
• PSA Eastern Visayas joined the March 12 nationwide earthquake drill, practicing “Duck, Cover, Hold.” Employees, interns, and trainees participated to boost preparedness and support national safety goals.
• PSA launches 36th Civil Registration Month in Tacloban, promoting digital modernization and data-driven governance. Theme focuses on advancing CRVS for responsive public service delivery.
• Samar’s 5% inflation, double the regional average and above target, signals chronic underinvestment, not just rice costs. The PSA report is a warning for policymakers.
• Eastern Visayas has surpassed its National ID registration target, enrolling 4.3 million residents by early 2026. The milestone was partly achieved by including newborns as young as one day old.
• Inflation in Eastern Visayas has slowed to 0.7%, boosting household purchasing power. This stability helps control living costs and encourages business investment and job growth in the region.
San Miguel Residents Skip City Trip as PSA Caravan Brings Services to Barangay 
PSA Eastern Visayas Joins 1st Quarter Nationwide Earthquake Drill 
PSA Eastern Visayas Launches 36th Civil Registration Month with Digital Modernization Drive 
Eastern Visayas Inflation Spike Reflects Chronic Neglect 
Eastern Visayas Hits 100% National ID Target 
Price Relief in Sight: Eastern Visayas Inflation Hits Historic Low