Borongan City probes inclusion in MGB’s ‘open for mining’ list
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan is seeking clarification from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) after reports surfaced that certain areas in the city have been listed as “open for mining...
No. 2 most wanted in Biliran nabbed for qualified statutory rape
ORMOC CITY- A 19-year-old construction worker listed as the No. 2 most wanted person in the province of Biliran was arrested by law enforcement authorities on the evening of Tuesday, June 3, in Barangay...
DICT rolls out eGov kiosks in Eastern Visayas to boost access to government services
TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to make government services more accessible and efficient, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the region has turned over eGov kiosks to several local government...
‘Trisikad’ driver found dead along Biliran shore, suspected to have drowned
ORMOC CITY- The lifeless body of a 45-year-old ‘trisikad’ driver was found floating near the shore of Bernardes Village, Sitio Cabutalid, Barangay Agpangi, on June 2.
Identified as alias “Raul,” a resident of Barangay Larrazabal,...
Fifth NPA fatality recovered in Northern Samar clash
TACLOBAN CITY – Government troops recovered the body of another slain New People’s Army (NPA) member in Barangay Nagoocan, Catubig, Northern Samar, bringing the total number of rebel fatalities to five following a series...
DPWH eyes raising San Juanico Bridge load limit to 33 tons to ease traffic...
TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to ease worsening congestion and restore regional connectivity, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the region is considering increasing the load limit of the San...