Man found dead at home in Baybay City; no Foul play suspected
ORMOC CITY— A 65-year-old man with a chronic illness was found lifeless inside his home in Sitio Daan Gacat, Brgy. Gacat in Baybay City on December 24, authorities said.
The victim, identified as “Rodrigo,” married...
House destroyed by fire in Calubian, Leyte
ORMOC CITY- A house made of light materials was completely destroyed by fire on December 26, around noon, in Brgy. Herrera, Calubian, Leyte, authorities reported.
The house belonged to “Micah,” 16, who lives with her...
Human skeletal remains of missing octogenarian found in Balangiga
ORMOC CITY- The skeletal remains of an 89-year-old farmer reported missing weeks ago were discovered by his grandson on December 23 in Sitio Kankisi, Brgy. Guinmaayohan, Balangiga, Eastern Samar authorities said.
The victim, identified as...
PRO-8 cites faster police response with full rollout of unified 911 system
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office (PRO-8) has reported a marked improvement in police response and operational efficiency across Eastern Visayas following the intensified implementation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) unified...
Eastern Visayas registers decline in total value of exports and imports in August...
TACLOBAN CITY- In August 2025, the balance of trade in goods (BoT-G) of Eastern Visayas bounced to USD 16.64 million surplus, from a trade deficit of USD 5.71 million in August 2024.
Significant declines were...
11 former rebels in Samar receive safe conduct passes under gov’t amnesty program
TACLOBAN CITY — The government has taken another step in advancing its peace and reconciliation efforts in Samar after 11 former rebels were granted safe conduct passes (SCPs), allowing them to move freely and...