Tacloban City to build new jail facility as Northern Samar completes modern detention...
To decongest jail facilities
TACLOBAN CITY – Efforts to improve detention conditions for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Eastern Visayas are gaining momentum, with Tacloban City set to build a new jail facility while...
Butcher takes own life after fatally stabbing 90-year-old woman in Northern Samar
ORMOC CITY- A 65-year-old butcher ended his life by hanging himself shortly after stabbing a 90-year-old widow to death over an old personal grudge against the victim’s brother on Monday morning, October 27, in...
Northern Samar lined up activities for its 59th founding anniversary
TACLOBAN CITY-The provincial government of Northern Samar are now in the midst of preparation for its 59th founding anniversary on June 19.
Some of the major events and activities lined up for the month-long celebration...
Northern Samar mayor places town under lockdown
Move meant to contain spread of virus
TACLOBAN CITY- The mayor of San Isidro in Northern Samar has placed under lockdown a village where the town’s first cases of COVID-19 resides.
Mayor Ferdinand Avila said that...
Barangay official shot dead while escorting partner in Villaba, Leyte
ORMOC CITY - A barangay councilor was shot dead in broad daylight while escorting his live-in partner on Thursday afternoon, May 28, in Sitio Santa Maria, Brgy. Cabunga-an, Villaba, Leyte.
The victim, identified by police...
Ormoc athletes shine, deliver nine medals for PH in SEA Games
TACLOBAN CITY — Athletes from Ormoc City played a key role in Team Philippines’ campaign at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand, contributing nine medals to the country’s overall...