Eastern Visayas universities compete in RCAF Literary Arts tilt in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY — Student writers and performers from state universities and colleges across Eastern Visayas gathered here on Wednesday, March 11, for the Regional Culture and Arts Festival (RCAF) Literary Arts Competition 2026 hosted...
Suspect arrested in killing of missing saleslady in Southern Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY — Police authorities have taken into custody a suspect linked to the killing of a 27-year-old saleslady whose body was found in an abandoned beach resort in San Juan earlier this week.
In...
LTFRB-8 warns PUV drivers vs overcharging, says no new fare hike approved
TACLOBAN CITY — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Eastern Visayas reminded public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to strictly follow the approved fare rates, stressing that no new fare...
Tacloban BFP holds barangay fire Olympics to boost emergency response skills
TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) gathered barangay responders for the 4th Barangay Fire Olympics and Fire Brigade Skills Challenge 2026 held at RTR Plaza, this city, to strengthen community preparedness...
Cebu’s No. 5 most wanted arrested in Southern Leyte
ORMOC CITY— A man listed as the fifth most wanted person in Cebu province was arrested by police in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte on Thursday afternoon, March 12.
The suspect, identified by police as alias...
Out-of-school teen stabbed at school; suspect arrested
In Northern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY-A 16-year-old girl was stabbed Sunday evening, March 8, while inside an elementary school in Barangay Dolores, Las Navas, Northern Samar, prompting the immediate arrest of the alleged attacker by barangay...