In Samar, husband kills wife, takes his own life
TACLOBAN CITY – A domestic argument turned deadly in Barangay Tenani, Paranas, Samar, on Wednesday afternoon, June 4, after a man fatally stabbed his wife before taking his own life.
Police authorities identified the victim...
Eastern Samar farmers receive P1-M equipment, supplies from DOLE
BORONGAN CITY-Two farmers associations in San Julian, Eastern Samar received a major boost to their agricultural livelihood through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), which turned over P1 million worth of farming equipment...
NPA rebel killed in clash with soldiers in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY- A suspected member of the communist terrorist group was killed in a clash with soldiers belonging to the 87th Infantry Battalion in San Jose de Buan, Samar, on May 29.
Troops engaged around...
New drug suspect nabbed in Maasin City buy-bust operation
MAASIN CITY- A newly identified drug peddler was arrested by local police during a buy-bust operation on Thursday evening, May 29, as part of the city’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs.
The suspect, identified only...
OCD pushes calamity status to fast-track San Juanico Bridge repairs
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said that the declaration of a state of calamity in Eastern Visayas could help expedite funding and rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge, which has...
5 dead, including toddler, in Ormoc City highway collision
ORMOC CITY – A tragic road accident claimed the lives of five individuals, including a one-year-old child, when a speeding boom truck collided with a motorcycle and a multi-cab along the national highway in...