Man arrested for attempted homicide in Ormoc City
ORMOC CITY — Police arrested a 34-year-old resident in connection with an attempted homicide case early Monday, Jan.19, this city.
The suspect, identified as Jackie Rey Bacaltos, a jobless man with a live-in partner from...
Leyte police nab provincial most wanted for rape of minor
TACLOBAN CITY — Authorities in Leyte apprehended one of the province’s top six most wanted criminals for the qualified rape of a minor in Tabango town, highlighting the local police’s firm stance against crimes...
Leyte farmers receive financial support to boost agribusiness ventures
TACLOBAN CITY — At least 53 agri-entrepreneurs from across Leyte have received financial assistance under the province-led Community Assistance Program (CAP) to help jumpstart and expand their agricultural and livestock projects.
The funding supports a...
PDEA dismantles drug den in Hilongos, 4 arrested with over P1M shabu seized
ORMOC CITY— Four individuals were arrested and a drug den was dismantled after operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 8 seized more than P1 million worth of suspected shabu during a...
NPA logistics supporter surrenders to Army in Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops in Northern Samar have gained another breakthrough in their anti-insurgency campaign after a New People’s Army (NPA) member involved in supplying firearms, ammunition, and food to rebels voluntarily surrendered...
Man stabbed by live-in partner during heated argument
ORMOC CITY— A 31-year-old hairdresser was injured after he was allegedly stabbed by his live-in partner during a heated argument Monday night, January 19, in Barangay Sto. Rosario, Matag-ob, Leyte.
Police identified the victim as...