Biliran’s No. 5 most wanted nabbed for statutory rape
ORMOC CITY – Police in Naval, Biliran arrested the province’s No. 5 most wanted person in a statutory rape case during a joint operation on Sunday, July 21, 2025.
Authorities apprehended Jovanie Oriendo, 25, a...
Driver arrested for illegal firing, possession of unlicensed firearm
ORMOC CITY-A 52-year-old driver was arrested for indiscriminate firing and illegal possession of a firearm on July 15, in Town Homes Village, Barangay A. Bonifacio, Mayorga, Leyte.
The suspect, identified only as alias “Niel,” was...
Borongan City doubles student aid, expands coverage to ALS learners
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan has increased the financial assistance granted to senior high school and college students under its flagship Direkta Ayuda program, while also expanding its coverage to include...
Over 1,000 disaster responders gather in Baybay City for regional rescue jamboree
BAYBAY CITY- More than 1,000 personnel from Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (LDRRM) Offices, along with volunteer responders from across Eastern Visayas and other parts of the country, are currently in Baybay City...
Women first responders break barriers in Eastern Visayas rescue jamboree
BAYBAY CITY- The inclusion of women in this year’s Regional Rescue Jamboree (RRJ) in Eastern Visayas marks a significant step forward in promoting gender equality and inclusivity in disaster response and emergency management.
Assistant Secretary...
4 fishermen nabbed for illegal fishing in Southern Leyte
ORMOC CITY-Four fishermen from Abuyog, Leyte were apprehended for illegal fishing in the municipal waters of Barangay Hingatungan, Silago, Southern Leyte early Wednesday morning, July 16.
Authorities said the suspects were caught in the act...