Top NPA leader killed in Leyte clash; Army urges rebels to surrender
CATBALOGAN CITY – A top-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) and two of his comrades were killed in an encounter with government troops in the hinterlands of Barangay Cogon, Carigara, Leyte, on...
Number of constructions in Eastern Visayas posts 9.3% increase in the 1st quarter...
TACLOBAN CITY- The region’s total number of constructions increased by 9.3 percent, from 1,392 constructions recorded in the 1st quarter of 2024 to 1,522 constructions in the 1st quarter of 2025.
The regional increase was...
Girl, 6, allegedly raped, found dead in Burauen, Leyte
ORMOC CITY- The body of a six-year old girl was found dead in an abandoned house and was suspected to have been raped.
The tragic incident was reported on the evening of June 17, 2025,...
Solidum to universities: Invest in turning research into market-ready products
CATBALOGAN CITY – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. is urging higher education institutions to take bolder steps in funding and commercializing the results of their own research and innovation...
RPOC-EV pushes solutions to San Juanico transport woes, reinforces peace and security measures
TACLOBAN CITY – The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Eastern Visayas is stepping up efforts to ease transport disruptions caused by restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge, recognizing the issue’s impact on...
Eastern Visayas to host 1st ever national tourism expo, spotlighting hidden travel gems
TACLOBAN CITY – For the first time, Eastern Visayas will serve as host of the Central Philippine Tourism Expo (CPTEx), a national tourism event set from June 20 to 22, aimed at unveiling the...