NGCP is Filipino-led company, clarifies there’s no single off button
There’s no single button that can shut down the power grid, NGCP maintained as it reiterated that it is a Filipino-led company. Clark Agustin, NGCP Assistant Vice President for System…
Smart fires up new LTE sites in Leyte, strengthening Farming
By EVMWB Maasin City–The Philippines’ leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc.’s (PLDT) wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has expanded its network coverage in Southern Leyte by rolling out new…
Govt. Troops Recover NPA Arms Cache in Leyte
Tacloban City– – Government forces successfully unearthed an arms cache belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA) in the hinterlands of Brgy Mahilum, Hindang, Leyte yesterday morning, January 11, 2025.…
FIREARM SALE ENTRAPMENT 1 Dead, 2 Cops and a Civilian Injured, 5 Arrested in ensuing shootout
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City- A suspected member of Wahingon Criminal Gang and an alleged gun-for-hire in the province of Samar was killed, another two policemen wounded and a…
Bishop urges faithful: Elect leadersfor welfare of country, environment
by Miriam G. Desacada Tacloban City–Bishop Crispin Varquez of the Diocese of Borongan on Sunday (January 5) issued a pastoral letter urging the faithful to be patriotic and take an…
SSS clarifies 1% contribution rate hike; bares plans for 2025
Tacloban City–The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is implementing a 1% contribution rate hike starting January 2025 to bring the contribution rate to 15% from the previous 14%,…
PAL Opens Catarman-Cebu-Catarman Route, Increasing Connectivity for the Nortehanon Community
Catarman N.Samar—As a testament to the growing tourism and investment potential of the province of Northern Samar, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new Catarman-Cebu-Catarman route with thrice-weekly flights…
Army reports 2 NPA Platoons Dismantled in EV
by Miriam G.Desacada Tacloban City – Two NPA platoons were recently dismantled by Army troops of the 8th Infantry Division, top military say. Accordingly the dismantled “Bugsok” and “Apoy” Platoons,…
DOH-8 records 33 fireworks-caused injuries in E. Visayas
by Miriam G. Desacada Palo,Leyte–Eastern Visayas had closed the holiday season (Christmas and New Year) with a total of 33 firework-related injuries (FWRI) across the region, according to the bulletin…
Army Recover Three Anti- Personnel Mines, Firearms During Holiday Encounter
by Miriam G.Desacada Tacloban City-At least three anti-personnel mines (APMs) and a firearm were recovered during security operations against the remnants of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Leyte. In…