Papal Nuncio visits historic Palapag for diocese of Catarman’s 50th anniversary
TACLOBAN CITY – The historic town of Palapag in Northern Samar warmly welcomed Archbishop Charles Brown, the Papal Nuncio to the Philippines during his visit on Monday, March 10.
His visit was part of the...
Mangrove planting held in Barangay 88, one of the hard-hit village due to ‘Yolanda’
Natural barrier against storm surge
TACLOBAN CITY- More mangrove trees will protect Tacloban coasts few years from now after a tree planting activity took place in San Jose District.
Initiated by Barangay 88 officials, in partnership...
FLET intensifies patrol of Tacloban’s coastal waters
TACLOBAN CITY- The Fishery Law Enforcement Team (FLET) has intensified its patrol of the city’s coastal waters with the help of the Philippine Army.
According to FLET Coordinator Felix Dumlao, the Joint Task Group Tacloban...
Biliran’s No. 10 most wanted nabbed in Quezon City for rape of minor
ORMOC CITY – A security guard listed as the No. 10 most wanted person in Biliran province was arrested in Quezon City on February 14, 2026, for a charge of qualified rape of a...
PRO-8 distributes 150 PoC radios, strengthens police communication in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO-8) has distributed 150 push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) radios to all police stations across Eastern Visayas to strengthen field communication and improve operational coordination.
PBGen Jay Cumigad, PRO-8...
Drunk man stabs five, including 2 police officers, in San Jorge, Samar
ORMOC CITY— A drunken man was arrested after stabbing five people, including two responding police officers, during a violent rampage in Barangay Sapinit, San Jorge, Samar on the evening of Wednesday, January 28, police...