Overheated power bank blamed for van fire in Tacloban City
ORMOC CITY — A parked Toyota Deluxe Van was damaged by fire in Barangay 90, Payapay, San Jose in Tacloban City on Tuesday morning, January 6, with investigators pointing to an overheated power bank...
Gov. Evardone orders heightened security in Oras after killing of barangay chairman
In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent “RV” Evardone has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the province to strengthen and heighten security measures in the town of Oras following...
Barangay exec killed in stabbing attack in Oras, Eastern Samar
ORMOC CITY- A sitting barangay chairman was killed in a stabbing attack in Barangay Tiguib here on Tuesday morning, January 6, in an incident that has shocked the local community and prompted a swift...
US retired Navy veteran dies of heart failure in Basey, Samar – PRO-8
TACLOBAN CITY — A 59-year-old American retiree and former Navy personnel died of heart failure at Basey District Hospital, Samar, on New Year’s Day, police reported.
According to the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), the...
Swiss national injured after SUV hits parked police patrol car in Albuera
ORMOC CITY— A Swiss national sustained minor injuries after the sports utility vehicle (SUV) he was driving lost control and rammed a parked Philippine National Police (PNP) patrol car in Barangay Cambalading, Albuera,Leyte on...
Former Kananga councilor airlifted to Cebu after highway accident
KANANGA, Leyte — A former municipal councilor of this town was airlifted to a private hospital in Cebu City after being hit by a passenger van while crossing the national highway in Barangay Tugbong...