Top criminal gang member killed in shootout during search warrant operation in Calbayog...
ORMOC CITY– A notorious criminal gang member was killed in an alleged shootout with authorities while his live-in partner was arrested for illegal drug possession during a search warrant operation at dawn on Thursday,...
8th ID welcomes new soldiers; ready to do battle against NPA rebels
TACLOBAN CITY – Fifty-two newly trained soldiers, including one female, joined the Army force in Eastern Visayas, which continue to grapple with insurgency problem.
The new soldiers completed a rigorous 45-day Infantry Orientation Training (INFOT)...
PhilHealth boosts coverage for cataract operation
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced the implementation of its enhanced benefits for Extracapsular Cataract Extraction with Insertion of Intraocular Lens (IOL) covering both adult and pediatric surgeries, effective January 30, 2025.
This initiative...
Firearms seized across EV amid gun ban implementation
No poll-related cases reported so far
TACLOBAN CITY– The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under the leadership of PB/Gen. Jay Cumigad, has successfully maintained peace and order across Eastern Visayas, reporting zero election-related incidents (ERIs)...
42 Catarman families to graduate from 4Ps Program
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 42 families from Catarman, Northern Samar, will graduate from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) this month, marking their transition to self-sufficiency.
The Pugay Tagumpay Graduation, discussed during the...
Shearline disrupts classes in EV
TACLOBAN CITY – Several areas in Eastern Visayas have issued class suspensions since Thursday, Feb.20, due to continuous heavy rains brought by the shear line.
Classes remained suspended in the cities of Ormoc and Tacloban,...