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Marina issues special permits to Samar, Leyte vessels
by Miriam Desacada - May 23, 2025 - 12:00am
With the rehabilitation of San Juanico Bridge, the Maritime Industry Authority granted a 30-day special permit to eight vessels to transport people and goods between Calbayog City in Samar and Ormoc City in...
San Juanico Bridge rehab necessary – Malacañang
by Miriam Desacada - May 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Amid commuters’ complaints of restrictions imposed on San Juanico Bridge, Malacañang yesterday said the bridge’s P900-million rehabilitation is necessary to prevent accidents and ensure public...
San Juanico Bridge off-limits to heavy vehicles
by Miriam Desacada - May 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Vehicles weighing more that three tons will not be allowed to pass through the San Juanico Bridge in Eastern Visayas due to repair works, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Incumbents, dynasties still rule in polls
by Miriam Desacada - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Results of the newly concluded midterm elections in Eastern Visayas showed local voters still prefer the incumbents and members of known political families
Kerwin files raps vs 7 cops
by Miriam Desacada - April 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Even before investigators could close their probe on an assassination attempt, Albuera town mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa filed frustrated murder charges against seven members of the Ormoc City police.
7 cops in Kerwin slay attempt face gun raps
by Miriam Desacada - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The Leyte police has filed charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition as well as violation of the nationwide gun ban against the chief of the Ormoc City police and his six men who were tagged as persons...
7 Leyte cops tagged in Kerwin slay try
by Miriam Desacada - April 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The chief of police of Ormoc City and six of his men have been tagged as persons of interest in connection with an attempt to kill Kerwin Espinosa, who was shot while campaigning in this town on Thursday aftern...
OFWs reminded: Follow host country’s laws
by Miriam Desacada - March 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Whether pro- or anti-Duterte, overseas Filipino workers  are free to join protests as long as they abide by the laws of host countries.
9 Red fighters surrender
by Miriam Desacada - February 18, 2025 - 12:00am
At least nine members of the New People’s Army surrendered to the Army’s 19th Infantry Battalion on Feb. 13, the Army said yesterday.
President Marcos turns over housing units to Yolanda survivors
by Miriam Desacada - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday turned over 3,517 housing units to survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda in this town.
Biliran Bridge sways, creates wave-like movements
by Miriam Desacada - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Crossing the Biliran Bridge in northern Leyte was limited to pedestrians and light vehicles after the 48-year-old structure was shown in viral online posts to be swaying and creating wave-like movements since M...
PNP to monitor CPP anniversary
by Miriam Desacada - December 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police is closely monitoring the Dec. 26 Communist Party of the Philippines anniversary, traditionally a time of heightened security threa
2 NPA leaders among Samar clash fatalities
by Miriam Desacada - December 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Two of six suspected New People’s Army guerrillas killed in an encounter in Las Navas, Northern Samar on Monday were ranking leaders of the communist group, according to the military.
6 rebels killed in Northern Samar encounter
by Miriam Desacada - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Six suspected New People’s Army guerrillas were killed in an encounter in Las Navas, Northern Samar on Monday.
Richard Gomez proposes Western Leyte province
by Miriam Desacada - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Rep. Richard Gomez has filed a bill proposing to create Western Leyte province.
Eastern Visayas workers to get pay hike
by Miriam Desacada - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Minimum wage earners in Eastern Visayas are expected to receive a higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board approved a petition to increase the daily rate in the region.
Orio named new 8th Infantry Division commander
by Miriam Desacada - November 9, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Army has named Brig. Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio as the new 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division based here, replacing retiring Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo.
President Marcos vows to fulfill Yolanda commitments
by Miriam Desacada - November 9, 2024 - 12:00am
On the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda yesterday, President Marcos vowed to fully deliver on the promises given to the victims of the strongest typhoon in history to make landfall.
2 rebels killed in clashes
by Miriam Desacada - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas were killed in a series of encounters in Catubig, Northern Samar on Tuesday.
Kerwin’s supporter shot dead
by Miriam Desacada - October 19, 2024 - 12:00am
A supporter of controversial mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa was gunned down in Barangay Tinag-an in Albuera, Leyte last Tuesday.
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