ORMOC CITY – A 35-year-old carpenter was arrested in a buy-bust operation by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of Police Station 3, Ormoc City Police Office, on Friday night, August 29, at JICA Village, Barangay Lao.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Maki,” single, and a resident of the said barangay. He is listed as a street-level individual in the station’s drug watchlist.
Confiscated from him were five sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 0.40 gram, with an estimated street value of P2,720. Also recovered was a P500 marked bill used in the operation.
The suspect, now detained at the Police Station 3 lock-up cell in Barangay Liloan, faces charges for violating RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
ORMOC CITY-Police are investigating the shooting of a 62-year-old man who was attacked while constructing a pig pen around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 29, in Purok 11, Barangay San Policarpo,Calbayog City.
The victim, identified only as alias “Lando,” a resident of Barangay Gadgaran, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the forehead, neck, ribs, and knee but managed to seek help before being rushed to the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital.
Initial reports said the victim was fetching water from a nearby creek when an unidentified gunman shot him four times before fleeing toward the rice fields.
Police recovered three fired cartridge cases of caliber .45 at the crime scene. A follow-up investigation is ongoing to identify and arrest the suspect.
ORMOC CITY– A 69-year-old man was shot dead by a habal-habal driver during a confrontation at the latter’s home in Barangay Quezon, Catarman, Northern Samar around 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 30.
Police identified the victim as alias “Fred,” a resident of Barangay San Pascual, while the suspect was named as alias “Ge,” 32, a resident of Barangay Quezon.
According to Barangay Kagawad “Mary,” who later turned over the suspect to the police, the victim—reportedly intoxicated and carrying a bolo—forced his way into the suspect’s house through the kitchen door. In defense of himself and his family, the suspect fired an improvised shotgun, instantly killing the victim.
The suspect is now in police custody along with the firearm, while investigators continue to determine the motive behind the incident. (ROBERT DEJON)
ORMOC CITY – The No. 2 Most Wanted Person of Police Station 6, Ormoc City Police Office, was arrested by operatives on Thursday night, August 28, in Barangay Quezon Jr.
Police identified the suspect as Anito Arradaza, 61, of Purok 6, Barangay Quezon Jr. He was arrested by virtue of a warrant issued by RTC Branch 35 Judge Gerlie Borrel-Yu for the crime of rape, a non-bailable offense.
Arradaza was informed of his rights and brought to Police Station 6 for documentation before being turned over to the court’s custody.
WELCOME BACK QUEEN. Angel Rose Tambal, the reigning Miss Earth Philippines-Water, received a raucous welcome from her town mates in La Paz, Leyte during her visit on August 29.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
WELCOME BACK QUEEN. Angel Rose Tambal, the reigning Miss Earth Philippines-Water, received a raucous welcome from her town mates in La Paz, Leyte during her visit on August 29. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)
LA PAZ, Leyte-This small town rolled out a heartfelt welcome on Friday, August 29, for Angel Rose Tambal, this year’s Miss Earth Philippines–Water, as she returned home after her successful stint in the national pageant that champions environmental protection and conservation.
Tambal, visibly emotional as she was greeted by her fellow La Paznons, said the warm reception was a testament to the pride her community felt in her achievement.
“Seeing their smiles, seeing my fellow La Paznons welcome me, it’s a sense of fulfillment that I did a great job. I carried the banner not just of my municipality but of the entire province of Leyte,” Tambal said.
She also linked her journey to the pageant’s theme, Silver Lining, drawing parallels between Leyteños’ resilience and the message of hope the competition seeks to promote.
“I am happy that everyone is proud of me, that I was able to show how resilient we are as Leyteños—how, even after the strongest typhoon, we managed to rise above the darkest times,” she added.
Tambal’s homecoming began with a courtesy call on Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla, followed by a motorcade across La Paz, where Mayor Joel Cinco joined her. Hundreds of residents lined the streets, waving and cheering her name as her convoy passed by.
The celebration concluded with a short program at the La Paz town hall, where Tambal was honored for bringing pride to her hometown and for inspiring young people to pursue their dreams while remaining mindful of the environment.
TACLOBAN CITY – Persistent rains brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) prompted several local government units (LGUs) across Eastern Visayas to suspend classes and government work, while some areas reported flooding.
In Northern Samar, Governor Edwin Ongchuan issued an executive order halting classes and government office work to ensure public safety. Similar directives were made in Biliran, particularly in the provincial capital Naval and the town of Kawayan.
Naval Mayor Gretchen Espina reported flooding in Barangays Sabang and Larrazabal and urged residents in other flood-prone and coastal villages—including Lucsoon, Anislag, Borac, Libtong, Sto. Niño, Rosario, and Agpangi—to stay vigilant. Governor Rogelio Espina also directed LGUs to enforce pre-emptive evacuation if necessary to avoid casualties.
In Leyte, heavy rains caused the Tibgaoto River in Villaba to overflow, leading to flooding that drowned two cows.
Meanwhile, in Samar province, the city of Catbalogan and the town of Motiong also suspended classes and work due to the bad weather.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Eastern Visayas has urged LGUs to closely monitor rainfall and remain on alert for possible flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
