Ormoc’s No. 2 most wanted arrested for rape
ORMOC CITY – The No. 2 Most Wanted Person of Police Station 6, Ormoc City Police Office, was arrested by operatives on Thursday night, August 28, in Barangay Quezon Jr.
Police identified the suspect as...
LPA-induced rains result to suspension of classes, works in EV
TACLOBAN CITY – Persistent rains brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) prompted several local government units (LGUs) across Eastern Visayas to suspend classes and government work, while some areas reported flooding.
In Northern Samar, Governor...
Army reports major gains against EVRPC in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID) reported the neutralization of 14 members of the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC) of the New People’s Army (NPA) and the recovery of...
Laborer injured in shooting incident in Barugo town
ORMOC CITY – A 39-year-old laborer was wounded in a shooting incident on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, in Sitio Busawon, Barangay Amahit, Barugo, Leyte.
The victim, identified only as alias “Jeff,” sustained a gunshot...
Man turns over parcel with suspected marijuana to police
ORMOC CITY – A 29-year-old resident of Barugo, Leyte voluntarily surrendered a parcel containing suspected marijuana and marijuana-laced brownies to local police on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025.
Police identified the man only as alias...
Burauen vice mayor assumes post as acting mayor after Ombudsman suspends Renomeron
TACLOBAN CITY – Vice Mayor Warren Hermano has taken over as acting mayor of Burauen, Leyte, following the six-month suspension of Mayor Fe Sudario Renomeron by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Mayor Renomeron was suspended...