Unidentified body found in sack along Leyte highway; police probe possible homicide
ORMOC CITY — Police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified body found inside a sack along the provincial highway in Barangay Liberty, Palompon, Leyte, on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, in what authorities suspect...
Tuba gatherer dies after falling from coconut tree in Leyte
ORMOC CITY — A 48-year-old tuba gatherer was declared dead after he reportedly fell from a coconut tree while collecting coconut sap in Sitio Bukid, Barangay Calingcaguing, Barugo, Leyte, on Sunday afternoon, June 28.
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United States hosts Second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, DC
June 26 marks the conclusion of the second Pax Silica Summit, held June 25–26 in Washington, DC. Launched by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg in December 2025, Pax Silica is the Department...
Basey chainsaw operator arrested in drug bust
ORMOC CITY — A 31-year-old chainsaw operator was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of the Basey Municipal Police Station on Friday morning, June 26, in Barangay...
Tricycle driver arrested in buy-bust operation
ORMOC CITY — A 45-year-old tricycle driver listed as a street-level drug personality was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of the Balangiga Municipal Police Station on...
Tacloban drug bust nets P5.7 million worth of shabu, high-value suspect arrested
TACLOBAN CITY – Authorities seized approximately P5.78 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a High-Value Individual (HVI) during a buy-bust operation in Tacloban City on June 25, marking another significant accomplishment in the...