Leyte town official arrested on graft charges
TACLOBAN CITY- A 62-year-old public official was arrested in Barangay Naga-asan, Babatngon, Leyte for graft charges, police reported.
The accused, identified as “Sarah,” was apprehended on April 23, 2025, by personnel of the Babatngon Municipal...
NFA builds modern rice warehouse in Leyte to boost farmers’ productivity
TACLOBAN CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) is constructing a modern warehouse facility in Leyte province to support the national buffer stocking program, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to boost local farmers’...
Lineman arrested in a sting operation in Ormoc City
ORMOC CITY- A lineman from a local telecom company was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of Police Station 4 (PS4) of the Ormoc City Police Office...
Gov. Evardone pushes for fast-tracking of Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital opening
In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone is urging for the expedited opening of the Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital, a key healthcare facility aimed at addressing the increasing medical needs of...
Amnesty applications of former rebels in Samar under final review for presidential approval
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 18 amnesty applications filed with the Local Amnesty Board (LAB) in Catbalogan City are being finalized for resolution and endorsement to the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) Executive Committee and...
Oceana, allies urge Pres. Marcos to protect Panaon Island at International Ocean...
TACLOBAN CITY — Civil society leaders from the Philippines made a strong call for urgent ocean protection during the 10th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) held in Busan, South Korea, pushing for key legislation to...