Ongchuan to rebels: Surrender now
N. Samar cited as ‘last bastion’ of EV’s insurgency
TACLOBAN CITY – The governor of Northern Samar, Edwin Ongchuan, renewed his appeal for the remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) operating in his...
5 beach resorts ordered shut down
Due to presence of fecal bacteria
TACLOBAN CITY- About five public beach resorts were ordered shut down by the city government here on Monday (June 19) after they were discovered to have a ‘high concentration’...
Goma backs Digong’s call to kill cops in illegal trade
Ex-president said imprisonment not enough
ORMOC CITY- Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez expressed his support on the declaration of former president Rodrigo Duterte to kill cops who are involved in illegal drugs.
As he said this, Gomez...
Illegal drugs continue to hound Albuera
Mayor says they are serious against illegal drugs
TACLOBAN CITY- The town of Albuera in Leyte continues to be affected by the drug problem, seven years after its former mayor and alleged drug protector Roland...
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...
802nd IB relocated to Samar Island
With the goal to crush rebels remaining stronghold
TACLOBAN CITY – In yet another push to totally stump the insurgency problem on Samar Island, the 802nd Infantry Brigade was relocated from their Leyte assignment.
The brigade,...