Javier town’s top wanted suspect nabbed
ORMOC CITY — Police arrested the top most wanted person in Javier, Leyte on Tuesday morning, June 17, following the service of a warrant for qualified sexual assault.
The suspect, identified as Antonio Tisado Sr.,...
Troops clash with NPA remnants in Northern Samar; military cites failed bid to regain...
TACLOBAN CITY— Government troops engaged a group of suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in a brief firefight in Las Navas, Northern Samar on June 13, as military authorities said the armed group was...
Farmer killed, another injured in separate violent incidents in Matag-ob, Leyte
ORMOC CITY — A farmer was killed and another injured in two separate violent incidents in Matag-ob, Leyte on June 14, prompting police to arrest two suspects in follow-up operations.
The first incident occurred at...
Palapag, Pambujan rescue teams top 4th Ibabao Rescue Jamboree in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Disaster response teams from Palapag and Pambujan emerged as champions in the Open and Local categories, respectively, during the 4th Ibabao Rescue Jamboree held in Pambujan, Northern Samar, showcasing enhanced skills...
Eastern Visayas’ top drug target, three others arrested in Leyte buy-bust
ORMOC CITY — The top-ranked drug personality in Eastern Visayas and three alleged associates, including a public school teacher, were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barugo, Leyte that yielded nearly P4 million worth...
Trader turns over suspected smuggled cigarettes at Southern Leyte checkpoint
ORMOC CITY- A local trader voluntarily surrendered six reams of suspected smuggled cigarettes to police officers manning a border control checkpoint in Barangay Panan-awan, Maasin City, on Sunday morning, June 14.
Police identified the individual...