U.S.-led forum advances English language instruction and AI use across Southeast Asia
Manila-From June 3 to 7, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, through its Regional English Language Office, hosted the ASEAN English Leadership Forum in Makati City to advance policies on English Medium Instruction (EMI)—or...
Grade 9 student caught with suspected illegal drugs inside Leyte public school
ORMOC CITY – A 14-year-old Grade 9 student is under investigation after he was allegedly caught in possession of suspected illegal drugs inside the campus of Javier National High School in Javier, Leyte, authorities...
11-year-old boy found dead at home in Calbayog; investigation underway
ORMOC CITY — Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy who was found unconscious with a hammock tied around his neck inside his family’s rented home in Barangay Aguit-itan, Calbayog City, Samar,...
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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Farmer wounded while trying to stop family quarrel; suspect arrested in Samar
ORMOC CITY — A 58-year-old farmer was shot and wounded after attempting to pacify a heated argument involving one of his neighbors and a relative in Talalora, Samar, on Thursday afternoon, July 9. Police...
Samar opens 2026 Tandaya Festival with focus on heritage and sustainable future
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Samar has officially opened the 2026 Tandaya Festival, launching nearly two weeks of cultural, tourism, and development activities anchored on the theme, “Tinikangan. Katungtungan. Kabubuwason.” (Our Beginnings....