Elderly man dies in Ormoc City fire incident
Ormoc City — A 72-year-old resident was killed after being trapped in his burning home on Sunday afternoon in Barangay Punta, this city.
The victim, identified as Alejandro Fernandez, reportedly tried to extinguish the flames...
PWD killed by out-of-school youth
TACLOBAN CITY- A young person with a disability was shot dead Saturday evening, March 7, while trying to protect friends from harassment in Barangay 95, Caibaan.
The victim, identified as alias “Eson,” 18, a person...
Calbayog launches online registry to track, assist overseas residents
TACLOBAN CITY — The city government of Calbayog has launched an online registry aimed at strengthening communication with its residents working abroad, particularly those in areas affected by conflict or crisis.
At least 170 Calbayognons...
Tacloban kicks off National Women’s Month with unity walk promoting gender equality
TACLOBAN CITY — Hundreds of participants from government agencies, civil society groups, and various sectors joined a Women’s Walk early Friday morning, March 6, as the city formally kicked off the celebration of National...
Leyte OFWs recover P1.45 million in unpaid salaries through DMW mediation
TACLOBAN CITY — Ten overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Leyte have recovered more than P1.45 million in unpaid salaries and end-of-service benefits after their complaints against an employer in Saudi Arabia were successfully settled...
BFAR to distribute 9,000 fuel cards to fisherfolk in Eastern Visayas amid rising oil...
TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR) in Eastern Visayas is set to distribute around 9,000 fuel subsidy cards to municipal fisherfolk this year to help them cope with rising petroleum...