Teen laborer injured after electrocution at dialysis center construction site in Biliran
ORMOC CITY — A 17-year-old construction worker was seriously injured after being electrocuted while on duty at a construction site in Barangay Larrazabal, Naval, Biliran, around 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 24.
The victim, identified...
U.S. announces P13.8 million to support disaster response to severe flooding in Luzon
Manila-The U.S. government is providing approximately P13.8 million ($250,000) in funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to augment the Philippine government’s life-saving response to severe rains and flooding caused by consecutive...
Libanan elected minority leader of 30-member House bloc
TACLOBAN CITY – 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has been unanimously elected as minority leader of the House of Representatives for the 20th Congress.
Libanan secured the support of 29 other minority members during...
Indigenous people find balance in health practices
ISABEL, Leyte- As modern state healthcare options begin to reach remote villages, indigenous people communities are finding themselves caught preserving their ancient customs while embracing new medical practices.
In Marvel village in Isabel town in...
Young NPA member surrenders to Borongan police
TACLOBAN CITY – A 20-year-old alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in Borongan City on July 23, 2025, signaling another step forward in the government’s campaign to end local...
Samar eyes ADB loan to develop marine resources
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar’s provincial government is eyeing loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance key projects to strengthen the province’s rich marine resources.
Aiming to secure support for Northern Samar’s agri-fishery...