Farmer drowns while swimming off Southern Leyte coast
ORMOC CITY — A 49-year-old farmer was declared dead after he reportedly drowned while swimming off the coastal waters of Barangay Himbangan in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, at around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June...
Lawyer urges caution on bid to make ex-DPWH chief Bonoan state witness
TACLOBAN CITY — A lawyer has urged the government to carefully assess whether former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan can provide substantial and credible testimony before considering granting him...
Archdiocese of Palo calls on abuse victims, witnesses to come forward
TACLOBAN CITY — The Archdiocese of Palo has urged victims, witnesses, and anyone with credible information about the abuse of minors or vulnerable adults involving members of the local Church to report the incidents...
Biliran’s No. 8 most wanted arrested over chainsaw act violation
TACLOBAN CITY — A 42-year-old carpenter listed as the eighth most wanted person in the municipality of Culaba, Biliran was arrested by police on Wednesday, July 1, on the strength of a warrant for...
Noya-Nidua takes helm of DOLE-8 following leadership reorganization
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has appointed Atty. Joan Noya-Nidua as officer-in-charge (OIC) Regional Director of its Eastern Visayas office, succeeding Dax Villaruel, who has been reassigned to head...
Catarman strengthens peace, anti-crime drive as overall crime rate declines
TACLOBAN CITY — Government and law enforcement officials in Catarman, Northern Samar, have intensified efforts to sustain peace and public safety following a reported decline in overall crime incidents during the second quarter of...