Army facilitates burial for slain female rebel in Samar Clashes
TACLOBAN CITY — The 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has facilitated the dignified burial of a female New People’s Army (NPA) member killed in recent armed encounters in Gandara and San Jorge,...
Samar ex-rebels tapped to find more NPA graves
TACLOBAN CITY – Government troops in Northern Samar thanked rebel returnees for providing vital information that led to the recent discovery of a burial ground of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province.
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9 coastal areas in the region tested positive of red tide toxin
TACLOBAN CITY- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas said that nine coastal areas in the region continue to be excluded from the “safe areas” list due to the presence...
New bridge seen to solve road closures due to perennial flooding in Eastern Samar
ARTECHE, Eastern Samar- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finally completed the construction of the new permanent Bigo Bridge viaduct that will address the road closures during flooding in the portion...
NCCA opens grants for groups, individuals on arts and culture-related projects
TACLOBAN CITY – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is encouraging individuals and organizations from the region to submit their applications for the agency’s 2024 competitive grants.
The commission will accept project...
Crime of passion: Husband killed alleged lover of his wife in Leyte town
ORMOC CITY- A man died on the spot after he was caught in the act by the suspect kissing his wife in Barangay Lubi-Lubi, La Paz, Leyte.
The victim was identified as Nilo Suyom,32, a...