US retired Navy veteran dies of heart failure in Basey, Samar – PRO-8
TACLOBAN CITY — A 59-year-old American retiree and former Navy personnel died of heart failure at Basey District Hospital, Samar, on New Year’s Day, police reported.
According to the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), the...
Swiss national injured after SUV hits parked police patrol car in Albuera
ORMOC CITY— A Swiss national sustained minor injuries after the sports utility vehicle (SUV) he was driving lost control and rammed a parked Philippine National Police (PNP) patrol car in Barangay Cambalading, Albuera,Leyte on...
Former Kananga councilor airlifted to Cebu after highway accident
KANANGA, Leyte — A former municipal councilor of this town was airlifted to a private hospital in Cebu City after being hit by a passenger van while crossing the national highway in Barangay Tugbong...
EDC highlights community-driven forest conservation at PFEN Conference
TACLOBAN CITY — The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) underscored the vital role of community-based conservation in sustaining the country’s geothermal energy resources during the recently-held Philippine Forestry Education Network, Inc. (PFEN) 2nd International Conference...
P230,000 worth of fighting cocks stolen from Leyte game farm
ORMOC CITY — At least 23 fighting cocks valued at around P230,000 were stolen from a game farm in Barangay Baco, Leyte, Leyte in the early hours of January 4, authorities reported.
The theft occurred...
PRO-8 logs major law enforcement gains in Eastern Visayas in 2025
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported significant accomplishments in its law enforcement and security campaigns in Eastern Visayas in 2025, citing major gains against illegal drugs, insurgency, illegal fishing, gambling,...