2 arrested for grave oral defamation in Biliran
ORMOC CITY-Two individuals facing charges of oral defamation were arrested by police following warrants of arrest issued by a local court on Wednesday morning, July 24, in Barangay Mapuyo, Kawayan, Biliran.
The first arrest occurred...
Comelec, PTFOMS sign MOA to protect media during elections
MANILA—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to ensure the safety and respect for the rights...
PSA says a family of 5 in Tacloban City needs at least P13,665 a...
TACLOBAN CITY – A family of five in this city requires at least P13,665 in monthly gross income to live decently, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
This amount remains unattainable for many families...
Farmer arrested for frustrated homicide in Biliran
ORMOC CITY-A combined police force operation arrested a wanted individual at approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, July 25, in Barangay San Lorenzo, Kawayan, Biliran.
The accused, identified as “Fiel,” 60, married, and a farmer, resides...
Rebel leader killed in an encounter in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – An alleged top leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with government forces in the hinterlands of Barangay Osmeña, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, on Thursday, July...
‘Carina’ brings unprecedented flooding in NCR, parts of Luzon and Mindanao
TACLOBAN CITY – At least eight people were confirmed dead and approximately 866,483 individuals, or 179,744 families, were affected across the Philippines after three weather disturbances hit the country starting Tuesday, July 23.
The National...