Flood control projects worth P61 million
To mitigate flooding
TACLOBAN CITY – With the heavy downpours experienced recently, officials at the second Leyte engineering district (2nd LED) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will prioritize in flood control...
Over 1,200 passengers stranded due to ‘Auring’
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 1,269 passengers in various ports in Leyte and Southern Leyte were stranded as of Monday morning after the Philippine Coast Guard suspended sea travel due to tropical depression “Auring”.
These...
Court sheriff faces charges for indiscriminate firing of gun
“His license does not authorize him to carry his gun and just fire anytime he wants,” Cardenas said.
CATARMAN Northern Samar- A court sheriff is in hot waters after he indiscriminately fired his...
Yolanda survivors question decrease of national calamity fund
TACLOBAN CITY – The pruning of the national calamity budget for this year was questioned by a group of “Yolanda” survivors saying that the reduction could hamper delivery of assistance considering the frequency of...
Two of Kerwin’s henchmen arrested by Ormoc police
ORMOC CITY- Two henchmen of self-confessed drug lord, Kerwin Espinosa, were separately arrested by police authorities in this city Saturday (January 7).
Arrested were Jesus Tolin and Brian Anthony Saldivar who earlier surrendered before former...
Military supports localized peace talks with communist group
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – A top military official of this province expressed his support for local peace talks.
Colonel Mario Lacurom, commanding officer of the 803rd Infantry Brigade whose headquarters is based this town, said...