Air-con cleaner nabbed after K9 flags suspected shabu at Northern Samar port
ORMOC CITY-An air-conditioning cleaner was arrested after a police K9 detected suspected shabu in his luggage during routine paneling operations at Sta. Clara Port in Brgy. Jubasan, Allen in Northern Samar on Tuesday morning,...
DPWH- 8 advises motorists on bridge load limits; recommends 6-wheeler trucks
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-8 has issued a public advisory reminding motorists and transport operators to observe the load capacities of bridges along Eastern Visayas’ national highways.
Most bridges...
PRO 8 showcases revitalized “Pulis sa Barangay” in national validation
TACLOBAN CITY — The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), led by PB/Gen. Jason Capoy, showcased the Revitalized-Pulis sa Barangay (R-PSB) program during the national validation conducted in Northern Samar and Samar from December 3–5,...
Teen dies after being hit by falling coconut tree in Matuguinao
ORMOC CITY- A 16-year-old boy helping cut down a coconut tree was killed after the tree unexpectedly fell toward him on Wednesday morning, December 3, in Barangay Mabuligon, Matuguinao, Samar.
Police identified the victim only...
Red tide alert up in parts of Samar, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, and Catbalogan
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has raised a shellfish ban in several coastal areas in Eastern Visayas after recent laboratory tests confirmed the presence of red tide toxins.
In...
EVMC achieves top 5-green star rating for sustainable health practices
TACLOBAN CITY — The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) has earned a 5-green star rating, the highest recognition in the 2025 National Green and Safe Health Facilities Recognition, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and...