Padre Burgos declared as ‘insurgency-free’ by authorities
3rd town in S. Leyte to be declared
TACLOBAN CITY – The town of Padre Burgos in Southern Leyte has been officially declared as having a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC), commonly known...
U.S. Embassy to launch new visa application center, additional consular information services
MANILA-The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC), launch an updated visa appointment system, and expand call center services to U.S. citizens in the Philippines starting on September...
Dengue fever in EV continue to increase; ailment claims 22 lives
TACLOBAN CITY – Dengue fever cases in Eastern Visayas have surged, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting a 297% increase over the past eight months compared to the same period last year.
The DOH...
Anti-drug operation killed suspect, cop injured
In Calbayog City
TACLOBAN CITY- A buy-bust operation turned into an armed confrontation, leaving one suspect dead and a police officer injured on the evening of September 8, 2024, in Barangay Obrero, Calbayog City, Samar.
The...
P70 million Ormoc market hub to enhance local trade
ORMOC CITY- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) breaks ground on the construction of a P 70 million multi-purpose facility (Bagsakan) in Ormoc City, Leyte, funded...
Phivolcs installs 3 new seismic monitoring stations in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recently enhanced its earthquake monitoring capabilities with the installation of three new seismic monitoring stations in Eastern Visayas.
The new stations with solar-powered detection...