Army confirms identity of slain rebel leader in Samar through DNA test
TACLOBAN CITY — Government forces have confirmed the identity of a decomposing body recovered in Hinabangan, Samar as that of a suspected communist rebel leader, following DNA analysis conducted by authorities.
In a statement released...
Elderly farmer dies in grass fire in Ormoc City
TACLOBAN CITY — An elderly farmer was killed after being trapped in a grass fire that swept through a farmland area in Barangay Liberty, Ormoc City on Sunday afternoon, April 19.
Authorities identified the victim...
Eastern Visayas produces 7 topnotchers in April 2026 midwives licensure exam
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas posted a strong performance in the April 2026 Midwives Licensure Examination, with seven examinees from the region landing in the list of topnotchers, the Professional Regulation Commission announced on...
Rice dispute over soap triggers fatal hacking in Biliran
ORMOC CITY-A family dispute over the alleged overpriced selling of soap turned deadly after a woman was hacked multiple times by her younger brother in Sitio Ansay, Barangay Union, Caibiran, Biliran on Sunday morning,...
PNP arrests top drug suspect in Biliran buy-bust operation
ORMOC CITY— A high-value drug suspect ranked No. 12 in the Regional Priority Target List of the Philippine National Police was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Larrazabal, Naval in Biliran on Monday,...
PRO-8 reports 757 arrests, nearly P18 million worth of seized contraband in March operations
TACLOBAN CITY — A total of 757 individuals were arrested and nearly P17.9 million worth of illegal drugs, firearms, contraband, and other prohibited items were confiscated during a month-long series of intensified police operations...