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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.
Group lobbies for 11 protected areas bills
by Miriam Desacada - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am
Environment group Oceana, an international ocean conservation organization, is lobbying for Senate approval of bills that seek to establish 11 protected areas in the country.
Creation of coconut oil mills in Eastern Samar sought
by Miriam Desacada - September 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Two measures seeking to establish two state-run coconut oil mills and refineries in Eastern Samar have been filed before the House of Representatives.
Troopers rescue wounded guerrilla
by Miriam Desacada - September 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Troopers of the Army’s 8th Infantry Division rescued and treated a wounded guerrilla following a recent encounter in Las Navas, Northern Samar.
Magnitude 5.7 quake jolts Northern Samar
by Miriam Desacada - August 20, 2024 - 12:00am
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted Northern Samar yesterday morning, prompting the local government of Catarman to cancel classes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
NBI nabs Leyte town mayor’s brother for murder
by Miriam Desacada - August 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation arrested the brother of San Isidro town mayor Remedio Veloso for the murder of former municipal administrator Levi Mabini in 2019, the NBI Region 8 confirmed.
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