Conduct of the April 2026 labor force survey with rider questions on informal...
The Philippine Statistics Authority – Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (PSA – RSSO 8) is conducting the April 2026 Labor Force Survey (LFS), with rider questions on informal statistics and unpaid care and domestic...
American national arrested for alleged violation of anti-child abuse law in Biliran
ORMOC CITY — A 55-year-old American national is now in police custody after being arrested on allegations of violating the Anti-Child Abuse Law following a complaint involving three minors brought to a resort in...
Man, 73, arrested for qualified rape in Leyte
ORMOC CITY — A 73-year-old man listed as the Rank 4 Most Wanted Person (provincial level) was arrested in a law enforcement operation in Barangay Bagabao, Leyte, Leyte, on Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026.
The...
NMP seeks RDC endorsement for P505.5-M budget to expand maritime training facilities
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) is seeking endorsement from the Regional Development Council–Social Development Committee (RDC-SDC) for its proposed P505.5-million budget for Fiscal Year 2027, aimed at expanding and upgrading its...
DENR brings ‘permitting on wheels’ to Northern Samar for onsite environmental applications
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)in Eastern Visayas has launched its “permitting on wheels” initiative in Northern Samar, allowing residents and stakeholders to process environmental permits directly in their...
DPWH closes inner lanes of Limbuhan Bridge for safety measures
TACLOBAN CITY — Motorists traveling along the Maharlika Highway are advised of possible traffic delays following the temporary closure of the inner lanes of Limbuhan Bridge starting April 24, 2026.
The Department of Public Works...