TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Allen, Northern Samar declared a state of calamity due to the devastation caused by tropical storm "Enteng" on Monday, September 2. The Sangguniang Bayan passed a resolution sponsored by SB Member Ola Jowon Gubat and unanimously approved by all...
TACLOBAN CITY - Two persons are missing and four were injured in a landslide in Purok 1, Barangay Santo Nino, Biri, Northern Samar, on Sunday, September 1, triggered by tropical cyclone "Enteng." Missing were Federico Galvan Sabangan Sr., 76, farmer, and his son, Federico Acuña Sabangan...
TACLOBAN CITY – Suspected shabu valued at P277.5 million was left behind by a suspected drug courier during an anti-carnapping operation on Saturday, August 31, on the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Jubasan, Allen, Northern Samar. SUSPECTED shabu valued at P277.5 million was recovered from a drug...
TACLOBAN CITY – The 78th Infantry Battalion recently discovered a New People’s Army arms cache in the mountainous Barangay Antipolo, Llorente, Eastern Samar. Lt. Col. Joseph Bugaoan, commanding officer of the 78th IB, said they found a rifle grenade, ammunition, four handheld radios, and other...
TACLOBAN CITY – A New People’s Army leader and medic surrendered to the military in Barangay Nato, Taft, Eastern Samar this week. Rolando Romanca, commanding officer of the Apoy Platoon, Sub-Regional Committee Sesame, Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee, and medic Jovy Mendez yielded to...
TACLOBAN CITY – Four sacks and two boxes of suspected dangerous drugs were found by two fishermen on the sea of Barangay Santa Monica, Oras, Eastern Samar on Sunday, August 18. SUSPECTED dangerous drugs were found in the sea of Oras, Eastern Samar on Sunday, August 18. The two fishermen...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that a moderately strong earthquake, measuring magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale, struck off the coast of Northern Samar on Monday, Aug. 19. Phivolcs recorded the tremor at 11:39 a.m. and located its epicenter 54...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar has introduced two new tour circuits to enhance tourism opportunities in the province. DOCTOR (FB) The Fun Farm Tour and the Seafood Tour aim to showcase the vibrant agricultural landscape and innovative farming practices of...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar, through the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), together with Envision Energy, is planning to install wind turbines in the municipality of Allen. The project which involves the installation of...
TACLOBAN CITY – Three suspected drug pushers were apprehended, leading to the discovery of high-powered firearms and explosives, on Friday, August 9, at Allen Port in Allen, Northern Samar, a day after suspected shabu worth P61 million was found there. Police intercepted an L-300 van driven...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (Facebook) House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has filed a bill that seeks to establish the new Samar Island Region. Embodied in House Bill (HB) No.10727, the move is...
TACLOBAN CITY – Suspected shabu worth over P66 million was discovered in a ferry terminal in Barangay Kinabranan Zone II, Allen, Northern Samar on Thursday night, August 8. SUSPECTED shabu worth P66 million was found in Allen, Northern Samar on August 8. A 30-year-old port officer...
