Rep. Acidre urges comprehensive review of school safety after Zamboanga shooting
TACLOBAN CITY — Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has called for a comprehensive review of school safety policies following the fatal shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School campus, saying recent...
Samar LGUs, barangays honored for good governance, environmental programs
TACLOBAN CITY — Local governments and barangays across Samar were recognized for their governance performance, environmental initiatives and innovative legislation during the province’s Samar Day celebration led by Gov. Sharee Ann Tan.
The awards highlighted...
Matag-ob mayor denies viral Facebook post linking him to alleged corn vendor arrest
TACLOBAN CITY — Matag-ob Mayor Bernandino “Bernie” Tacoy has denied a viral Facebook post alleging that his administration ordered the arrest of a senior citizen selling corn along a roadside, calling the report misleading...
Leyte board seeks faster refunds, action on rising power charges
TACLOBAN CITY — The Leyte provincial board is urging energy regulators and other government agencies to act swiftly on rising electricity costs, particularly congestion-related charges that have added to the monthly power bills of...
Residents’ tip leads to recovery of NPA war materiel in Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Information provided by residents led to the recovery of two caches of war materiel believed to have been concealed by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Salvacion, Jiabong,...
Higher electricity costs, rising rice prices push Eastern Visayas inflation higher in July
TACLOBAN CITY- Higher electricity costs contributed to the sharp acceleration of inflation in Eastern Visayas in July, with the region’s headline inflation rate rising to 8.3 percent from 7.0 percent in June, according to...