63 arrested for engaging ‘tupada’ on Good Friday
PNP said Holy Week observance in EV peaceful
TACLOBAN CITY- About 63 persons across the region were arrested on Good Friday (April 7) due to illegal cockfighting or ‘tupada.’
The arresting police also recovered in a...
Prelates renew call for Samar Region creation
Move could result in development, they say
TACLOBAN CITY – Church officials of Samar Island has revived on their earlier call to create a Samar Region, comprising the three Samar provinces.
This call was made during...
Samar Rep. Tan wins gubernatorial race
Despite Sandiganbayan decision
TACLOBAN CITY- Samar Rep. Milagrosa Tan was elected as governor of the province, defeating a former military intelligence officer.
Tan received 211,764 votes against her rival, Emil Zosa.
March 1 of this year, the...
‘Usman’ resulted to suspension
Force evacuation enforced in Biliran
TACLOBAN CITY-Work in both public and private offices were suspended in various areas here in the region on Friday (Dec. 28) amid threat of tropical depression ‘Usman.’
Also, over 3,000 passengers...
Tacloban operators back PUV modernization program
Deadline extended to April 30
TACLOBAN CITY- Public utility operators in this city have thrown their support on the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program being pushed by the Marcos administration.
The program benefits the commuting...
Leyte mayors oppose Leyte split
As proposed by Rep. Gomez
TACLOBAN CITY – The league of mayors in Leyte has firmly opposed House Bill (HB) 11077, a measure seeking to divide Leyte into two provinces.
During their last quarterly meeting on...