Push to create Samar Island Region gains renewed momentum
Rep. Libanan is the main proponent
TACLOBAN CITY – The proposal to establish a separate administrative region for Samar Island is once again gaining traction, as six legislators from the island have thrown their support...
Mayor Romualdez rejects POGO operations
Aware of ill effects
TACLOBAN CITY – Mayor Alfred Romualdez disclosed that representatives from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) approached him with a proposal to establish operations in the city, but he declined the offer...
Cop faces rap for village chair murder
In Leyte’s 3rd district
TACLOBAN CITY-A police officer is in hot water as he was being tagged to be behind the killing of a village official in San Isidro, Leyte.
In a complaint filed before the...
Romualdez eases travel restrictions
With declining COVID-19 cases
TACLOBAN CITY-Travelers bound for this city would no longer be required to present any swab test result effective Monday (Nov. 1).
This after City Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued an executive order easing...
NPA couple surrenders to Eastern Samar guv
Media worker facilitated the surrender
TACLOBAN CITY- An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his wife surrendered to authorities in Eastern Samar on September 30, citing difficulties living in the mountains and...
DZR Airport to resume normal flights sched
With runway repair completed
TACLOBAN CITY – The operations at Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport located in San Jose district, this city, are set to resume regular flight schedules within the week.
Danilo Abareta, the regional...