Libanan urges stronger inter-agency coordination amid San Juanico Bridge disruptions
Tacloban City–House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan on Monday called for enhanced coordination among government agencies and local authorities to ease disruptions caused by the ongoing restrictions on the San…
IN EASTERN SAMAR Gonzales, of Libanan’s camp,unseats Boy Abunda’s sister
by Miriam G. Desacada Borongan City—In a stunning upset, Christopher “Sheen” Gonzales, son-in-law of House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, unseated incumbent Rep. Maria Fe Abunda from her congressional post…
Yap petitions Comelec to suspend proclamation of Gomez as winner
By Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–A motion to suspend the proclamation of Leyte 4th district Representative Richard Gomez had been filed before the Comelec, five days before election day, for…
Espina’s family in Biliran remain in Power
By Miriam G. Desacada Caibiran Biliran- The provincial COMELEC office in Biliran has officially proclaimed on Tuesday six members of the Espina family as a result of the 2025 midterm…
LEYTE POLITICS Most incumbents, from dynasties,retain power by getting reelected
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–The results of the concluded May 12 national and local elections showed a clear pattern among winners: the entrenched power and winnability of most incumbents—notably…
Stunning election upset: Libanan camp unseats Boy Abunda’s sister in E. Samar
journal News BORONGAN CITY–IN a major electoral upset, Christopher “Sheen” Gonzales, son-in-law of House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, has unseated incumbent Rep. Maria Fe Abunda in the race for…
Ormoc police optimistic of orderly and peaceful elections despite intense political rivalry
by Lemuel Pagliawan Ormoc City–The Ormoc City Police Office (OCPO) has vowed to sustain the relatively ideal peace and order situation in the city relative to the conduct of the…
Lucy asks Comelec to suspend Ching’s proclamation if he wins
By Miriam G. Desacada Kananga Leyte–Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez on May 8th filed at the Comelec a precautionary motion to suspend proclamation of Leyte 4th district congressional candidate,…
Matag-ob, Leyte teacher to face crime raps for ACM tampering
by Miriam G. Desacada MATAG-OB, LEYTE — For prematurely removing the padlock and seal of the Automated Counting Machine (ACM) sent to the Mansahaon Elementary School in Matag-ob, Leyte, a…
Albuera Mayoralty Candidate Kerwin Espinosa expressed optimism on the conduct of sucessful and peaceful midterm elections on Monday
by Lemuel Paglinawan ALBUERA LEYTE–In a media interview, Espinosa is hopeful that candidates at least in the municipality of Albuera will ensure peaceful elections and follow the rules set forth…