Police officer survives ambush in Barugo shooting incident
ORMOC CITY — A police officer escaped unharmed after he was fired upon by an armed suspect in Barangay Busay, Barugo, Leyte early morning of May 25, 2026, in what authorities described as a...
2,855 Eastern Visayas delivery riders receive P5,000 fuel assistance from DSWD
TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed P5,000 in cash assistance to 2,855 delivery riders across Eastern Visayas as part of the government’s response to rising fuel prices.
The regionwide...
Rain brings relief to Tacloban amid extreme heat
TACLOBAN CITY — After days of intense heat, sudden rain showers have brought temporary relief to residents of Tacloban City, along with the familiar earthy smell known as petrichor — the scent produced when...
CBS China Bank Savings sustains growth momentum in Q1 2026
CBS China Bank Savings sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026,posting a net income of P631.2 million, up 11.5% year-on-year (YoY), driven by continued strength across its core businesses.
Net interest income...
Drinking session ends in stabbing incident in Naval, Biliran
ORMOC CITY- A jovial beach gathering of friends turned violent after one of the participants allegedly became unruly while under the influence of alcohol, resulting in a stabbing incident at around 8:00 p.m. on...
Eastern Visayas sees higher joblessness in 2025 — PSA
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas recorded a decline in labor force participation and a rise in unemployment in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Eastern Visayas experienced a slowdown in employment performance in...