Supreme Court affirms SEC’s authority to accredit external auditors
The Supreme Court has finalized its decision affirming the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accredit external auditors (Certified Public Accountants) for covered corporations, such as those with secondary licenses or...
High-value drug suspect arrested in a buy-bust operation in Maasin City
MAASIN CITY — A high-value drug suspect listed on the local police watchlist was arrested after operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Team seized suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation at around 12:46 p.m....
Provincial most wanted person arrested for illegal drugs in Baybay City
ORMOC CITY- Police arrested a provincial most wanted person for illegal drug possession on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, in Zone 1, Poblacion, Baybay City.
The suspect, July Casas,32, married and a painter by profession,...
Tragic fire in Babatngon claims lives of mother and two daughters
ORMOC CITY- A mother and her two young daughters died after their home was engulfed in flames in Babatngon, Leyte, in the early hours of December 27, 2025, authorities reported.
The victims were identified as...
Contractor’s wife out on bail for drug case, nabbed again in Ormoc buy-bust
ORMOC CITY — A contractor’s wife who was previously arrested for illegal drugs and later released on bail has been re-arrested after police caught her in another buy-bust operation in this city late Friday...
Man found dead at home in Baybay City; no Foul play suspected
ORMOC CITY— A 65-year-old man with a chronic illness was found lifeless inside his home in Sitio Daan Gacat, Brgy. Gacat in Baybay City on December 24, authorities said.
The victim, identified as “Rodrigo,” married...