Tuba gatherer dies after falling from coconut tree in Leyte
ORMOC CITY — A 48-year-old tuba gatherer was declared dead after he reportedly fell from a coconut tree while collecting coconut sap in Sitio Bukid, Barangay Calingcaguing, Barugo, Leyte, on Sunday afternoon, June 28.
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United States hosts Second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, DC
June 26 marks the conclusion of the second Pax Silica Summit, held June 25–26 in Washington, DC. Launched by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg in December 2025, Pax Silica is the Department...
Basey chainsaw operator arrested in drug bust
ORMOC CITY — A 31-year-old chainsaw operator was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of the Basey Municipal Police Station on Friday morning, June 26, in Barangay...
Tricycle driver arrested in buy-bust operation
ORMOC CITY — A 45-year-old tricycle driver listed as a street-level drug personality was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of the Balangiga Municipal Police Station on...
Tacloban drug bust nets P5.7 million worth of shabu, high-value suspect arrested
TACLOBAN CITY – Authorities seized approximately P5.78 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a High-Value Individual (HVI) during a buy-bust operation in Tacloban City on June 25, marking another significant accomplishment in the...
SSS pension booster delivers 6.2% return for members amid economic challenges
QUEZON CITY- The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its Pension Booster Program, also known as the Voluntary Provident Fund, continues to deliver strong financial performance in 2026, posting an average return on investment...