Former NPA fighter surrenders in Leyte, turns over firearm and explosive
TACLOBAN CITY — A former member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in Calubian, Leyte, marking another step in the government’s intensified campaign to dismantle armed insurgency and encourage rebel returnees...
Lessons we can learn from the Epiphany
DEFINITELY, the main lesson we can learn from the Solemnity of the Epiphany when we commemorate the visit of the 3 Magi to the newborn Jesus is that Jesus is meant to be the...
Groups applaud arrests over flood control projects mess
TACLOBAN CITY — Advocacy and business groups welcomed the recent arrest of contractor Sarah Discaya, her husband, and several public works officials in connection with irregular flood control projects, calling it a “significant step...
GCash launches In-App OTPs to strengthen security against phishing scams and fraud
GCash users urged to turn on push notification settings to make their app transactions safe and secure GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, is rolling out its newest security feature,...
Livelihood aid boosts hog production, peace efforts in Ormoc villages
TACLOBAN CITY — In a bid to promote sustainable livelihoods and reinforce peacebuilding in former conflict-affected areas, 16 members of the Integrated Peace and Development Workers Association (IPDWA) in Ormoc City received livelihood kits...
Catbalogan LAB steps up amnesty drive, issues 22 safe conduct passes in Samar, N....
TACLOBAN CITY — The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) of Catbalogan City has intensified the implementation of the government’s amnesty program in Samar and Northern Samar, issuing safe conduct passes(SCPs) to former rebels and extending...