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TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — Eastern Visayas recorded US$550,000 in abaca pulp exports in May 2026, highlighting the region’s contribution to the Philippine export economy and the potential of natural fiber ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: Marcos meets with Eastern Visayas troops; lauds security, peace efforts
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the headquarters of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID) in Catbalogan City, Samar on Friday and expressed full support for ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: Eastern Visayas Army commander to youth: Shun West PH Sea lies
The Eastern Visayas Army leader has urged the youth to shun disinformation amid renewed tensions between Manila and Beijing over the West Philippine Sea.
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: Evardone commits more vehicles
The Eastern Samar provincial government plans to provide additional motorcycles and patrol vehicles to strengthen police emergency response and improve access to communities. Gov. Ralph Vincent ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: El Niño gripping agri sector in Iloilo, other parts of Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Iloilo and other parts of Western Visayas are among the agricultural areas affected by the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, which has resulted in P8.57 billion in nationwide ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: Beyond Disaster Response: DOST Pushes Science-Based Resilience in the Visayas
At HANDA Pilipinas 2026, science officials and regional stakeholders made the case for preparedness that protects communities, sustains businesses, and turns risk information into action. PALO, Leyte ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: PBBM backs Army troops’ mission for peace, development in Eastern Visayas
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, meets with officers and enlisted personnel of the 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division during his visit ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: Rebel leader surrenders in Samar, cites hunger, exhaustion
A rebel leader in Samar has surrendered to authorities, citing hunger, exhaustion, and internal disputes. The Philippine Army reports his decision to abandon the armed struggle was influenced by ...
News Philippines » Eastern Visayas » Government: Northern Samar leads Eastern Visayas in economic growth at 4.6%
TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar posted the highest economic growth rate in Eastern Visayas in 2025, with its economy expanding by 4.6% from 3.4% in the previous year, according to the Philippine ...