Romualdez downplays anti-dynasty debate, cites constitutional hurdles and urgent national issues
TACLOBAN CITY — Mayor Alfred Romualdez played down the renewed debate over the proposed anti-dynasty bill, saying the measure remains legally complicated and risks being struck down unless it is carefully aligned with the...
NMP welcomes Congress move not to remove school from DOLE
TACLOBAN CITY – The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) based here, will remain under the Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)instead being attached to the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy(PMMA)-Visayas Extension Campus.
This after Cagayan de Oro Rep.Rufus...
Alleged rebel surrenders to Army in Southern Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY – An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces in Sogod, Southern Leyte, on Monday, September 2.
Joey Calinawan, also known by the aliases “Reden” and “Gerald,” was...
IBP Eastern Samar partners BJMP to provide legal, welfare aid to PDLs
BORONGAN CITY- Access to justice remains a challenge for many Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), especially those who lack the resources or knowledge to move their cases forward.
To help bridge this gap, the Integrated...
Gov. Ongchuan takes oath as Northern Samar congressman, vows to continue investment-driven progress
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan officially took his oath as congressman-elect for the province’s second district on Wednesday, June 11, in San Roque town, of said province.
The oath-taking ceremony was administered...
PNP-8 marks its 122nd service anniversary; several units get recognition
TACLOBAN CITY- Ten police officers and 11 PNP units were awarded during the 122nd Police Service anniversary on Tuesday (Sept.12) at the regional headquarters of the Philippine National Police at Camp Ruperto Kangleon, Palo,...