High-ranking NPA leader killed in ambush in Catbalogan City
TACLOBAN CITY – Government forces from the 46th Infantry Battalion successfully killed a top-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) during a clash in Barangay Cawayan, Catbalogan City, Samar, on December 13, 2024.
The...
PNP deploys 4,000 cops to ensure peaceful Christmas celebration across EV
TACLOBAN CITY –The Philippine National Police in the region has launched its comprehensive security campaign, dubbed as ‘Ligtas Paskuhan 2024’, to ensure public safety and peace from December 16, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
The...
United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8 million initiative to boost cyber resilience of...
Manila- In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and The Asia Foundation launched on December 12 a P16.8-million ($300,000) initiative that will strengthen the...
Based on the DOF issuance, Northern Samar now officially a 1st class province
TACLOBAN CITY— Northern Samar is now officially classified as a first-class province, according to its provincial treasurer Allan Valenciano.
This reclassification follows the issuance of Department of Finance (DOF) Order No. 74-2024, implementing the First...
DPWH-8 shares holiday cheer with outreach programs
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office 8 is spreading holiday cheer this December with outreach programs for various communities in Eastern Visayas.
On December 2, DPWH-8, led by...
DSWD partners with LNU, EVSU for’ Tara, Basa!’ Expansion in 2025
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the region is collaborating with Leyte Normal University (LNU) and Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) to expand the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program...