Barangay secretary found dead on shore in Hernani, Eastern Samar
ORMOC CITY-The lifeless body of a barangay secretary was discovered on May 3, along the shoreline of Barangay Garawon, Hernani, Eastern Samar.
The victim, identified only as “Tony,” 45, married, and a resident and barangay...
NHA-8 vows continued housing aid for former rebels despite major budget cuts
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Housing Authority (NHA) in the region has reaffirmed its commitment to providing housing support to former rebels, even as the agency faces a drastic reduction in its national budget...
Comelec urges public to file formal complaints amid surge in online vote-buying claims
TACLOBAN CITY —The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Eastern Visayas is urging the public to go beyond social media posts and file formal complaints amid a wave of online allegations of vote-buying.
Viral images and...
Drug den dismantled, 3 nabbed in Tacloban buy-bust operation
ORMOC CITY- Three individuals were arrested and a suspected drug den dismantled during a buy-bust operation jointly conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Station Drug Enforcement Team of Police Station...
Double-decker truck driver injured in collision with passenger bus in Samar
ORMOC CITY— A driver of a double-decker cargo truck sustained injuries after his vehicle collided with a passenger bus early Tuesday morning, May 6, in Barangay Concepcion, Gandara, Samar.
The victim, identified only as “Roy,”...
DOT taps local flavors to boost food tourism in Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Tourism(DOT) in the region is ramping up its efforts to spotlight the region’s rich culinary heritage by weaving native dishes into travel itineraries and strengthening partnerships with the...