Global women’s group marks April 26 as International Women’s Peace Day
TACLOBAN CITY- A global women’s organization has launched a peace initiative in the Philippines by declaring April 26 as International Women’s Peace Day, aiming to unite women worldwide in advocating for the end of...
DepEd-Leyte recognizes LGUs, partners in education advancement
TACLOBAN CITY- The Department of Education (DepEd) Leyte Division honored local government units and institutional partners during its Local Stakeholders’ Convergence, LGU Forum, and Partnership Appreciation Program held recently in Dulag, Leyte.
Among those recognized...
Tragedy in Samar: man kills wife, takes own life; infant survives
TACLOBAN CITY- A 32-year-old farmer fatally stabbed his wife before taking his own life inside their home in Barangay Pagsulhugon on Wednesday morning, April 30, leaving their five-day-old child unharmed.
The suspect, identified only as...
2 motorcyclists injured in head-on collision in Biliran
ORMOC CITY-Two motorcycle riders sustained injuries following a head-on collision along the circumferential road in Sitio Anas, Barangay Ungale, Kawayan, Biliran at around 8 pm on Wednesday, April 29.
According to the Kawayan Municipal Police...
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’...