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Free hemodialysis at Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital now benefited 141 patients

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FREE DIALYSIS. The Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital in Borongan City is now catering free dialysis patients. By offering dialysis services, patients suffering from chronic kidney disorder will no longer come to Tacloban City for treatment.(EASTERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMAITON OFFICE)
FREE DIALYSIS. The Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital in Borongan City is now catering free dialysis patients. By offering dialysis services, patients suffering from chronic kidney disorder will no longer come to Tacloban City for treatment.(EASTERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMAITON OFFICE)

TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 141 patients are now benefiting from free hemodialysis treatment provided by the provincial government of Eastern Samar at the Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital (ESPH) in Borongan City.

According to Dr. Jessica Sabalberino, ESPH chief of hospital, the patients undergo dialysis in three shifts daily, each lasting four hours, from 5 am to 10 am, and 3 pm.

“The establishment of a hemodialysis treatment center in our province was driven by the growing demand for dialysis services. Many of our patients previously had to travel to Tacloban just to receive treatment,” Sabalberino explained.

She added that prior to the center’s opening, Eastern Samar had no free dialysis facility, highlighting a major gap in healthcare services.

This prompted Governor Ben Evardone to prioritize dialysis treatment as a flagship health program, ensuring access to life-saving care for kidney patients in the province.

“This program has significantly eased the financial burden on patients and their families. They no longer have to travel to Tacloban, saving both time and money while improving their quality of life,” Sabalberino said.

Currently, ESPH is the only hospital in the province offering free dialysis treatment. However, the provincial government plans to expand this initiative by establishing hemodialysis centers in its district hospitals in the towns of Oras, Balangiga, and Guiuan, bringing much-needed medical services closer to communities.

(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Street sweeper stabbed dead in Tacloban over suspected jealousy

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TACLOBAN CITY — A 50-year-old street sweeper was declared dead on arrival at a local hospital after being stabbed in the back while on duty by a tricycle driver allegedly driven by jealousy.

The incident occurred at around 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 1, along Juan Luna Street in Barangay 34, this city.

The victim was identified as alias “Genar,” married, a resident of Barangay Sagkahan, Tacloban City. The suspect, who initially fled the scene, was later arrested during a hot pursuit operation. He was identified as “Joey,” 52, a motorcab-for-hire (MCH) driver, and a resident of Barangay 95-A Caibaan.

Initial police investigation revealed that the victim was sweeping the street and pushing a garbage cart with a fellow worker when the suspect suddenly approached from behind and stabbed him in the back. CCTV footage from the barangay captured the swift and unprovoked attack, after which the suspect fled on foot.

Residents immediately called for help, and rescue personnel transported the victim to Divine Word Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.
Police quickly launched a hot pursuit operation, which led to the successful arrest of the suspect. Investigators said that jealousy was the motive behind the fatal attack.

The suspect was informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights under the Miranda Doctrine in a language he understood.

He is currently detained at Police Station 2, while a charge of murder has been filed against him before the Bulwagan ng Katarungan.

(ROBERT DEJON)

Chainsaw used in illegal tree cutting recovered in Biliran; suspect eludes arrest

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ORMOC CITY– Authorities recovered a chainsaw believed to have been used in the illegal cutting of indigenous trees during an operation on Thursday afternoon, April 3, in a remote forested area of Barangay Guindapunan, Culaba town, Biliran province.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Yano,” a farmer and resident of the said barangay, managed to flee before operatives could arrest him.

According to the Culaba Municipal Police Station, the anti-illegal logging operation was conducted jointly with personnel from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-PENRO) Biliran.

During the operation, authorities seized a portable chainsaw with no visible serial number, believed to have been used in the illegal activity. Also found at the site were approximately 720 board feet of assorted indigenous lumber, estimated to be worth P36,000.

The suspect reportedly escaped upon sensing the presence of law enforcement, abandoning the chainsaw and the cut lumber.

The recovered items have been turned over to the DENR-PENRO Biliran for proper disposition and further investigation.
(ROBERT DEJON)

Kerwin: Let ICC rule on Duterte’s fate

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TACLOBAN CITY SLATE. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez officially proclaimed the candidates for the council seat in Tacloban City. Among these candidates are Raymund Romualdez who is running for vice mayor, Marty Romualdez and Dandee Grafil. (PHOTO COURTESY)
TACLOBAN CITY SLATE. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez officially proclaimed the candidates for the council seat in Tacloban City. Among these candidates are Raymund Romualdez who is running for vice mayor, Marty Romualdez and Dandee Grafil. (PHOTO COURTESY)

Charged on crimes against humanity

ALBUERA, Leyte– Mayoral candidate Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa has stated that the International Criminal Court (ICC) should be allowed to judge former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing trial for alleged crimes against humanity before the Netherlands-based tribunal.

Espinosa made the remark when asked about his opinion on the possibility of Duterte’s arrest by Interpol, following a warrant issued by the ICC in connection with his administration’s controversial war on drugs, which government data shows has resulted in more than 6,000 deaths.

“He had it coming. He is a lawyer and a prosecutor. He challenged the ICC to come to the country and arrest him. He has admitted to several killings in the Philippines,” Espinosa said during a press conference in Albuera, Leyte, on Sunday, March 30, as he kicked off his mayoral campaign.

“Let’s just be thankful that what’s happening to our former president is going through due process—unlike during his time, when many victims didn’t get the proper legal proceedings. Some were killed based only on suspicion, and he even admitted it,” he added.

Espinosa and his late father, former Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa, were accused by Duterte of involvement in the illegal drug trade during his administration. The elder Espinosa was killed inside his jail cell at the Leyte Sub-Provincial Jail in Baybay City on November 5, 2016. Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) claimed they engaged in a shootout while serving a search warrant against the detained former mayor.

Kerwin Espinosa also dismissed calls from Duterte’s supporters demanding his return to the country.

“Why do we still need to bring him back? Why not let him be tried here in the Philippines? Before, he dared the ICC to come for him, saying he might even die before they could arrest him. Now, it’s a different story,” he said.

However, Espinosa clarified that he feels neither happiness nor sorrow over Duterte’s situation.

Espinosa had previously implicated former Senator Leila de Lima, one of Duterte’s fiercest critics, in the illegal drug trade. However, courts have since exonerated her of all charges.

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Leyte Gov. Petilla pushes for media literacy in schools to combat fake news

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FIGHT AGAINST FAKE NEWS. Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla is pushing for media literacy into the basic curriculum to fight fake news that has become pervasive.
FIGHT AGAINST FAKE NEWS. Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla is pushing for media literacy into the basic curriculum to fight fake news that has become pervasive.

TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla has called for the integration of media literacy into the basic education curriculum to counter the spread of fake news and misinformation.

“Fake news will not spread if people are not vulnerable. The reason why it prospers is because people are susceptible,” he said.

Petilla pointed out that disinformation, misinformation, and malformation often come from content creators whose sources are not verifiable. He emphasized that reliable mainstream news organizations remain the most credible sources of news and information.

“It’s not just about policing those who publish fake news; we also need to focus on educating our people. I haven’t heard of any seminar in schools or elsewhere that teaches how to distinguish fake news from real news, and I believe it should be part of the curriculum because young people tend to believe in it,” Petilla stressed.

Misinformation refers to false or misleading information shared without the intent to deceive while disinformation refers to false or misleading information that is deliberately created and spread to deceive people.

Malinformation, meanwhile, refers to a genuine information that is shared with the intent to cause harm. It often involves taking truthful content out of context.

Gov. Petilla suggested that aside from schools, government offices should also implement programs to train employees on how to identify fake news. With the internet now easily accessible through mobile devices, the rapid spread of misinformation has become a major concern.

The governor added that if people were well-educated in fact-checking, there would be no need for congressional inquiries and hearings on fake news proliferation.

(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Kerwin Espinosa launches mayoral bid in Albuera, vows reform and progress

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KERWIN ESPINOSA’S TEAM. Controversial Rolan ‘Kerwin’ Espinosa on Sunday, March 30, officially started on his bid to become the next mayor of Albuera, Leyte. In a press conference, Espinosa, with the help of his teammates who include his younger sister, Mariel, his running-mates, vow to make their town developed and drug-free. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
KERWIN ESPINOSA’S TEAM. Controversial Rolan ‘Kerwin’ Espinosa on Sunday, March 30, officially started on his bid to become the next mayor of Albuera, Leyte. In a press conference, Espinosa, with the help of his teammates who include his younger sister, Mariel, his running-mates, vow to make their town developed and drug-free. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

ALBUERA, Leyte– Mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa laid out his platform for governance and reform during a proclamation rally on Sunday, March 30, pledging to bring progress and change to the municipality.

Running under the ‘Bando Espinosa Pundok Kausaban’ (BEPK), Espinosa acknowledged his past mistakes and vowed to focus on development initiatives that will directly benefit Albuera residents.

Among his key promises is the provision of direct financial assistance and birthday gifts to senior citizens, along with free maintenance medicines for those with diabetes, hypertension, and other ailments.

To support local agriculture and fisheries, Espinosa pledged to distribute free seeds and fertilizers to farmers while ensuring the protection of municipal waters from external poachers.

He also promised to build a community hospital in Albuera to provide emergency medical services, particularly for indigent residents.

Addressing the issue of illegal drugs, Espinosa committed to working closely with law enforcement agencies to eradicate the problem in Albuera. He also vowed to establish a rehabilitation center for drug dependents.

Espinosa emphasized that his administration would take a firm stand against graft and corruption, ensuring transparency and accountability in governance.

His younger sister, Mariel Espinosa, is vying for the vice mayoral post, while eight BEPK candidates—Bebot Sumalhag, Jun Ebcas, Andy Tudio, Rudrud Bilbao, Jojie Ybañez, Baga Colasito, Romeo Junico, and Kevin Batistis—are seeking seats in the municipal council.
Thousands of residents attended the proclamation rally held at the town market, expressing support for Espinosa and his slate.

Espinosa is set to face incumbent Mayor Sixto de la Victoria and Leyte Board Member Vincent Rama in the upcoming May 12, 2025 elections.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

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