Dona Paz tragedy claimants warn of posers falsely processing claims
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–The issue of the still undistributed claims of the heirs of the victims in the Dona Paz tragedy (December 20, 1987) is yet unresolved and…
SSS, LGU Dulag to establish E-Centers in 45 barangays
Dulag Leyte–The Social Security System (SSS) Tacloban Branch and Municipality of Dulag sealed a joint commitment for the establishment of SSS E-Centers in 45 barangays which shall benefit almost 50,000…
BY PRESIDENTIAL ACT 1 PRO-8 official among 18 cops deemed resigned from service
By Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City—One high-ranking official of the Police Regional Office-Region 8 (PRO-8) is among the 18 third-level officers of the Philippine National Police whose courtesy resignations were…
3 High-Powered Firearms Recovered in Catbalogan clash
by DPAO -8th ID Catbalogan City (Samar)— An armed encounter between the troops of 87th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army and approximately five CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) transpired yesterday, July 21, 2023…
Two rebels killed, 3 High-Powered Firearms seized in N. Samar encounter
Tacloban City — Two members of the Communist Party of the Philippines CPP-NPA Terrorists were killed and three high-powered firearms were seized by government troops after an armed encounter in…
PASTRANA, LEYTE INCIDENT Journalists seek Ombudman help in complaint vs cops harassment
BY Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Three reporters of Radyo Abante-San Juanico TV on Monday (July 17) filed a request for assistance (RAS) at the Ombudsman in lodging a complaint for…
Senator Imee Marcos slams ICC for meddling into PH judiciary
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Senator Imee Marcos yesterday slammed the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision days ago to junk the appeal of the Philippine government and continue its probe…
Prosecutors junk two murder raps vs Veloso brothers, et al
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–For lack of probable cause and insufficient evidences, the Leyte Provincial Prosecution Office dismissed two murder complaints against San Isidro town Mayor Remedio Balmoria Veloso,…
Newly-inaugurated road project to boost peace and development in Northern Samar
by DPAO 8th ID CAMP VICENTE LUKBAN, Catbalogan City Samar— The 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division, Philippine Army took part on the inauguration of Samar Pacific Coastal Road (SPCR) in Barangay…
More HPA Firearms recovered in Eastern Samar
CAN-AVID, Eastern Samar- 42nd Infantry (Tagapagtanggol) Battalion continues to recover firearms belonging to Communist NPA Terrorist (CNTs) through the strong collaboration of the unit with Friend Rescued (FR). On Friday,…