Over 67,000 indigent senior citizens in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, have received their first-quarter social pension for the year, as part of government support for vulnerable elderly residents.

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao are experiencing a dangerous combination of extreme heat, unstable weather, water shortages, and early El Niño-related impacts, as the…

The economy of Eastern Visayas, Philippines, experienced a sharp slowdown in 2025, growing by only one percent, attributed to mobility restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge and setbacks in public construction projects.

Air quality in Metro Cebu, Philippines, is reportedly improving due to shifting wind patterns dispersing haze. The Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7) confirmed the improvement as of April 21.

The Commission on Higher Education (ChEd) in Eastern Visayas has confirmed that several private higher education institutions in the region have filed applications for tuition and other fee increases, but ChEd is urging them to delay these hikes.

Recent grid alerts in Luzon and Visayas have exposed persistent vulnerabilities in the Philippines' electricity system, primarily due to its heavy reliance on large power plants.

Various regions across the Philippines are experiencing or are forecast to reach "danger" level heat indices, prompting health protocol tightening and adjustments like universities dropping uniform rules. The extreme heat has persisted over several days in mid-April.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is now projected to bypass the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and is instead heading towards Japan. The state meteorologist, Pagasa, reported the typhoon was last spotted 2,580 kilometers east of Visayas.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to construct new hospitals dedicated to military veterans in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. This initiative aims to expand healthcare access for retired servicemen, who have historically relied on a single dedicated medical facility.

The Philippines is focusing on the Visayas region for energy exploration, with plans to revive Cebu’s Alegria Oil and Gas Field and advance natural hydrogen exploration efforts in Leyte.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas, Philippines, announced it would provide fuel subsidies to fisherfolk affected by rising fuel costs, which are driven by Middle East tensions.

Police recruits in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, participated in a solemn reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, integrating faith into their demanding training regimen.

Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) is increasing security measures across Western Visayas in anticipation of a surge in summer travel, aiming to ensure public safety.

The Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City, Philippines, has launched a campaign to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices, aiming to reduce plastic use and improve healthcare waste management.

The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency and plans to boost coal power, citing the ongoing Iran war and existing power crisis attributed to inflexible capacities and over-reliance on imported coal, with the Visayas region facing a potential yellow power alert in May.

Bohol province registered the lowest inflation rate among provinces and highly urbanized cities in Central Visayas in February 2026, even as price pressures increased across the region, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

ILOILO CITY — More than 43,000 learners and over 2,400 school personnel in Eastern Visayas have been affected by class suspensions as Tropical Storm “Nuri” continues to influence weather conditions in parts of the country, according to officials of the Department of Education (DepEd). As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, a total of

From ride-sharing to taking bikes to work, these Visayas-based LGUs are taking proactive steps to reduce fuel consumption and conserve energy

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas has assured the public that prices of basic commodities remain stable and supplies are sufficient in Cebu and…

ILOILO CITY — The recent increase in petroleum product prices is taking a heavy toll on city passenger transport operators, with the Western Visayas Transport Cooperative among those feeling the…

TACLOBAN CITY — The government’s campaign to end insurgency in Eastern Visayas scored another gain after seven alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in separate operations across four provinces over the weekend. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported that the surrender took place in parts of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, and Eastern

The Philippines is experiencing extreme heat, leading to dried-up rice fields in Cotabato, while the weather bureau forecasts continued hot and humid conditions with chances of rain. Authorities are ramping up El Niño preparations, especially in Western Visayas, to mitigate its effects.

Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) has partnered with Bixter Academy to provide students with paid international training opportunities, marking a first for the Visayas region.

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara presided over the mass oath-taking of 8,009 newly promoted public school teachers and school heads in Western Visayas. The event took place at Villareal Stadium in Roxas City, Capiz.

The Bicol region posted the lowest GDP growth in the Philippines for 2025, while Western Visayas recorded the highest growth among all regions.

The Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Visayas is implementing stricter security protocols in Dumaguete and Siquijor ports following a weekend of travel disruptions and chaos.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued warnings for dangerous heat index levels in several areas. Cavite and Sangley Point are forecast to reach "danger" levels, while Visayas remains under "extreme caution."

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI has concluded its P5,000 cash relief distribution for tricycle drivers across Western Visayas, marking the final phase of a region-wide rollout.

The National Greening Program (NGP) in the Philippines has achieved a significant milestone, reforesting 178,425 hectares in Eastern Visayas by the end of 2025. This initiative is led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts 'danger' level heat indexes across several areas, with Visayas bracing for temperatures up to 44°C.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a speech on the Day of Valor, urging Filipinos to confront the economic and social impacts of the Middle East crisis with unity and compassion, drawing parallels to the resilience shown during WW2.

The Philippine government has signed two new Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) for exploration in the Visayas region, aiming to boost long-term energy security.

The state weather bureau Pagasa forecasts hot and humid weather across the Philippines on Black Saturday, April 4, with possible localized thunderstorms, especially in Visayas and Mindanao.

More than 3,000 security and support personnel have been deployed across Eastern Visayas to enhance public safety during the peak summer travel season, according to the Philippine National Police regional office.

A previously damaged section of the Maharlika Highway in Bicol, Philippines, has been reopened to motorists, easing travel for those observing Holy Week and heading to or from Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Eastern Visayas has warned drivers and operators against overcharging, reiterating that no fare increase has been authorized in the region despite recent fuel price spikes.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced the appointment of Wendel Dinglasan as the new regional director for Central Visayas, effective immediately.

TACLOBAN CITY — Several local governments in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Monday, following warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall from a weather disturbance affecting the region. The class suspensions came after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), issued a weather advisory early Monday,

GUIMBAL, Iloilo–Some 149,896 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) across Western Visayas are set to avail of discounts in their electricity bills via the lifeline rate program of the Department of Energy (DOE). The program was launched here on Friday, graced by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and Energy Undersecretary Mylene Capongcol. According to

TACLOBAN CITY — Alarmed by a renewed spike in cases of adolescent pregnancies, the regional office of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD-8) is calling for urgent and sustained action from families, schools, and local governments, warning that teenage pregnancies and birth in Eastern Visayas are not just a health concern but a looming

The consultation’s setting shows this paradox: Cebu and much of the Visayas remain strongholds of influential political clans, which is the very concentration of power the proposed measure seeks to regulate

Warm and generally fair weather is forecast to continue across the Visayas region of the Philippines from April 28 to May 2, with only isolated rainshowers anticipated.

The economy of Central Visayas grew by only 3.7% in 2025, significantly impacted by destructive earthquakes and typhoons, reduced tourist arrivals, and increased US tariffs on its exports.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued warnings for dangerous heat index levels, expected to reach up to 47°C in numerous areas across the country over several days. At least 14 areas were projected to experience "danger" level heat indices.

Several areas in the Philippines, including Aparri and parts of Visayas, experienced dangerous heat index levels, with temperatures reaching 42ºC. This led to Cagayan province declaring a state of calamity due to drought and other related issues.

The Department of Agriculture has expanded its P20-per-kilo rice program, "Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!", to Capiz province in Western Visayas. This initiative aims to make rice more affordable for consumers.

BACOLOD CITY—A total of P240 million in Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk (PAFF) will be distributed to 102,237 sugarcane farmers, 70,415 of whom are from the Visayas, according to…

Several areas across the Visayas region in the Philippines are expected to experience dangerously high heat index levels through April 18, with some locations nearing the 'danger' threshold that could trigger heat-related illnesses.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the vital role of teachers in nation-building as he led the oath-taking of over 2,100 newly promoted educators and principals in Eastern Visayas.

Western Visayas recorded a 15.67-percent decline in focus crimes during the first quarter of 2026, also exceeding national benchmarks for crime solution and clearance rates.

Over 9,000 motorcycle-for-hire drivers in Eastern Visayas received P5,000 each in cash assistance from the Philippine government. The aid aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on public transport workers.

Travel agents have informed customers that Air Canada will be adding an extra $50 fuel surcharge to select flights for Canadians, effective April 6, which will be reflected in taxes and surcharges.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute P5,000 in financial assistance to over 10,000 public transport drivers in Eastern Visayas, aiming to alleviate the burden of rising fuel prices.

Small-scale farmers and municipal fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, are now permitted to purchase diesel and gasoline in portable containers for legitimate livelihood activities, aiming to improve fuel access.

The Department of Education in Western Visayas has reiterated its directive that schools are prohibited from collecting fees from students, parents, or teachers for end-of-school-year activities, including graduation and moving-up ceremonies.

Transport protests against rising fuel prices and demanding government aid and fare adjustments disrupted operations in parts of Luzon and the Visayas, Philippines, on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical storm Nuri remained outside the Philippine area of responsibility and maintained its strength early Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. In its 4 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Nuri was tracked some 1,415 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, with a maximum

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced new operating hours for key tourism offices and facilities starting Monday in line with energy…

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Luzon will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning Monday (March 9) to support the national government’s call to conserve energy. The initiative comes amid rising global fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. In an advisory issued late Friday night (March 6),

TACLOBAN CITY — OceanJet has canceled several ferry trips in the Visayas starting March 6 due to the ongoing fuel supply pressures linked to the Middle East tensions, highlighting the growing impact of rising oil prices on local transport. Affected routes include Cebu-Palompon, Palompon-Cebu, and Cebu-Getafe trips, with cancellations extending to March 7, officials said.

MANILA, Philippines — A prayer march began Wednesday morning at the Edsa Shrine as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Participants first gathered at

The Jollibee Group has inaugurated its first multi-brand, state-of-the-art commissary in Danao, Cebu, aiming to support the growth of its brands in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.