Human skeletal remains of missing octogenarian found in Balangiga
ORMOC CITY- The skeletal remains of an 89-year-old farmer reported missing weeks ago were discovered by his grandson on December 23 in Sitio Kankisi, Brgy. Guinmaayohan, Balangiga, Eastern Samar authorities said.
The victim, identified as...
PRO-8 cites faster police response with full rollout of unified 911 system
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office (PRO-8) has reported a marked improvement in police response and operational efficiency across Eastern Visayas following the intensified implementation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) unified...
Eastern Visayas registers decline in total value of exports and imports in August...
TACLOBAN CITY- In August 2025, the balance of trade in goods (BoT-G) of Eastern Visayas bounced to USD 16.64 million surplus, from a trade deficit of USD 5.71 million in August 2024.
Significant declines were...
11 former rebels in Samar receive safe conduct passes under gov’t amnesty program
TACLOBAN CITY — The government has taken another step in advancing its peace and reconciliation efforts in Samar after 11 former rebels were granted safe conduct passes (SCPs), allowing them to move freely and...
DTI, Baybay LGU provide livelihood aid to 31 former NPA members in...
TACLOBAN CITY — As part of the government’s continuing peace and reintegration efforts, 31 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Baybay City have received livelihood assistance aimed at helping them rebuild...
Ormoc athletes shine, deliver nine medals for PH in SEA Games
TACLOBAN CITY — Athletes from Ormoc City played a key role in Team Philippines’ campaign at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand, contributing nine medals to the country’s overall...