Democracy cannot be a Trojan horse
In the newly convened 20th Congress, we are immediately confronted with two sharply contrasting legislative proposals. One seeks to disarm the State at the height of our gains against communist armed insurgency, and another...
Young entrepreneurs shine in Samar’s 3rd YES Start-Up Camp
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 21 aspiring young business owners took center stage during the 3rd Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) Start-Up Camp for Young Entrepreneurs, held from August 6 to 11 in Catbalogan City—a...
Eastern Visayas posts substantial increase in exports value in April 2025
TACLOBAN CITY-In April 2025, Eastern Visayas posted a balance of trade in goods (BoT-G) worth USD 420.68 million. This indicated a trade surplus in contrast to the USD 160.86 million deficit in April 2024...
One suspect nabbed in Alangalang shooting incident;2 still at large
ORMOC CITY-Police in Alangalang have arrested one of three suspects involved in an early morning shooting incident that occurred around 2:33 am on June 19, 2025, in Sitio Bonol, Barangay Binongtoan, said town.
According to...
Man hacked by father-in-law in Kananga; suspect nabbed after quick police chase
ORMOC CITY – A 51-year-old man was seriously injured after being hacked by his father-in-law during a violent altercation on the evening of August 1, 2025, in Sitio Liberanan, Barangay Montealegre, Kananga, Leyte.
The victim,...
Young NPA member surrenders to Borongan police
TACLOBAN CITY – A 20-year-old alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in Borongan City on July 23, 2025, signaling another step forward in the government’s campaign to end local...