Furniture shop reduced to ashes in early morning fire
ORMOC CITY- A furniture shop was engulfed by flames early Thursday morning, December 5, in Purok Santolan, Brgy. Ichon, Macrohon, Southern Leyte.
Authorities identified the shop owner as “Bong,” 64, a local businessman and resident...
Firearms seized by soldiers after clash with NPA members in Northern Samar
ORMOC CITY- Government troopers recovered two firearms during their military operations against members of the New People’s Army in Northern Samar.
On Wednesday, November 12, troops from the 20th Infantry Battalion under the 803rd Infantry...
DPWH ramps up dredging operations in major waterways in EV to mitigate flooding
TACLOBAN CITY— The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office is intensifying dredging operations in key waterways across Samar and Leyte to reduce the risk of flooding during the rainy season.
These ongoing...
Former rebels in Samar receive livelihood support to rebuild lives
TACLOBAN CITY – Former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from various towns in Samar province have received livelihood assistance from national government agencies as part of efforts to support their reintegration into society.
In San...
3 ex-NPA rebels received financial assistance from government
In Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Three former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) under the care of the 78th Infantry Battalion received a total of P95,000 in financial assistance through the Department of the...
Construction worker killed in accidental building collapse in Calbayog City
ORMOC CITY-A construction worker was killed, another was injured and treated at a local hospital, and two others sustained minor injuries after a building they were repairing collapsed accidentally at around 9 am on...