Barangay official shot dead while escorting partner in Villaba, Leyte
ORMOC CITY - A barangay councilor was shot dead in broad daylight while escorting his live-in partner on Thursday afternoon, May 28, in Sitio Santa Maria, Brgy. Cabunga-an, Villaba, Leyte.
The victim, identified by police...
NDRRMC recommends state of calamity in Eastern Visayas over San Juanico Bridge crisis
TACLOBAN CITY – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recommended to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the declaration of a state of calamity in Eastern Visayas due to the severe impact...
Northern Samar honors farmers and fisherfolks for contributions to agriculture and fisheries development
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar celebrated the vital role of farmers and fisherfolks in local development during the observance of Farmers and Fisherfolks Day, honoring individuals and organizations for their...
Biliran’s most wanted arrested on statutory rape charges
ORMOC CITY- The individual identified as the number one most wanted person by local police was apprehended on Wednesday, May 27, at approximately 7 pm in Brgy. Bato, Biliran, Biliran.
Authorities identified the suspect as...
Leyte SP urges PPA to fasttrack Carigara Port repairs amid San Juanico Crisis
TACLOBAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte has passed a resolution on Tuesday, May 27, urging the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to expedite the rehabilitation of the Port of Carigara to make it...
Known humanitarian worker denies terrorism financing charges, appeals for end to ‘persecution’ of NGOs
TACLOBAN CITY — An award-winning humanitarian worker from Leyte is appealing to the national government to end what she calls the “persecution” of legitimate development organizations, following her indictment for terrorism financing—allegations she strongly...