Barangay official nabbed in Northern Samar over malversation case
ORMOC CITY- A barangay official wanted for alleged malversation of public funds was arrested by police operatives in Barangay Sangay, Palapag, Northern Samar on Tuesday morning, April 14.
The suspect, identified only as alias “Henry,”...
5-year-old drowns in Biliran resort pool
ORMOC CITY— A five-year-old girl died after drowning in a swimming pool at a beach resort in Barangay Catmon, Naval, Biliran on Sunday, April 12, authorities said.
The victim, identified only as alias “Jen,” a...
‘Habal-habal’ driver arrested after firing homemade gun, causing panic in Northern Samar village
ORMOC CITY — A 52-year-old habal-habal driver was arrested by police after allegedly brandishing and firing a homemade firearm during a disturbance in Barangay Cangcahipos, Laoang in Northern Samar early Saturday morning, April 11.
Police...
Elderly man found dead in advanced state of decomposition in Catbalogan City
ORMOC CITY— A 64-year-old man was found dead and already in an advanced state of decomposition inside a residential area in Barangay Muñoz, Catbalogan City on Friday afternoon, April 10.
Police identified the victim as...
Tacloban expands house-to-house anti-rabies drive, vaccinates 58 pets in Marasbaras
TACLOBAN CITY — The City Veterinary Office (CVO) intensified its anti-rabies campaign by conducting a house-to-house vaccination drive in Barangay 80 Marasbaras, where 58 domestic pets were immunized on Tuesday, April 14.
The activity is...
Samar posts sharpest inflation surge as Eastern Visayas ranks 5th highest nationwide
TACLOBAN CITY — Rising fuel and food costs pushed inflation higher across Eastern Visayas in March 2026, with Samar emerging as the hardest hit area while the region placed fifth highest in the country,...