No media suppression, says Chief Supt. Cruz
PALO, Leyte- Chief Supt. Gilberto Cruz, the police regional director, said that he has a good working relationship with the members of the media, contrary to some claims of discrimination against other members of...
Tacloban native wins Mister Global Philippines
TACLOBAN CITY- All Rick Kristoffer Palencia wants is to board a ship to help his family. But instead of boarding ships, being a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, the mestizo-looking 23-year old...
30 OFWs arrested in Saudi Arabia, says Migrante
TACLOBAN CITY- Filipino migrant rights group Migrante has said at least 30 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were rounded up by Saudi police as the oil-rich kingdom intensified its crackdown on illegal migrants. “Saudi authorities heightened...
Carigara- Sorsogon ferry service sidelined due to ships’ repair
CARIGARA, Leyte- Ferry services plying the Carigara in Leyte to Bulan town in Sorsogon was temporarily halted.
Carigara Mayor Eduardo Ong said the two ferries, which operated the new route last June, are undergoing repair...
Aiza Seguerra says appointment to NYC shows Pres. Duterte’s respect to LGBT...
CEBU CITY- Her appointment by President Rodrigo Duterte as chair of the National Youth Commission (NYC) is a big step towards recognizing the LGBT community.
Thus said Cariza “Aiza” Seguerra who formally took the post...
Leyte mayors group reelects Mayor Javier as prexy
TACLOBAN CITY- Promoting development in the countryside and increase the share of the internal revenue allotment (IRA) for local government units are just two of the priorities that would be pushed by the Leyte...