Female shabu peddler, patron arrested in a sting operation
ORMOC CITY-A newly identified female drug peddler and her patron were arrested by operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Team of the local police during a buy-bust operation on Wednesday afternoon, February 19, in...
Northern Samar LGUs tighten restrictions to prevent ASF spread
TACLOBAN CITY – In response to the Northern Samar provincial government’s order restricting the movement of pigs and pork meat products, several local government units (LGUs) have also issued executive orders limiting the transport...
House approves new state-owned medical school in Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a state-owned college of medicine under the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City.
House Bill No....
Top criminal gang member killed in shootout during search warrant operation in Calbayog...
ORMOC CITY– A notorious criminal gang member was killed in an alleged shootout with authorities while his live-in partner was arrested for illegal drug possession during a search warrant operation at dawn on Thursday,...
8th ID welcomes new soldiers; ready to do battle against NPA rebels
TACLOBAN CITY – Fifty-two newly trained soldiers, including one female, joined the Army force in Eastern Visayas, which continue to grapple with insurgency problem.
The new soldiers completed a rigorous 45-day Infantry Orientation Training (INFOT)...
PhilHealth boosts coverage for cataract operation
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced the implementation of its enhanced benefits for Extracapsular Cataract Extraction with Insertion of Intraocular Lens (IOL) covering both adult and pediatric surgeries, effective January 30, 2025.
This initiative...