TACLOBAN CITY – A candidate for kagawad or councilor in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections was gunned down in Gandara, Samar, on Friday, October 6. Police identified the victim as Roldan Pesidas, 43, candidate in Barangay Canhawan Gote, Catbalogan City, Samar. Initial...
TACLOBAN CITY -- Two persons were killed and two others were wounded after they were ambushed in the vicinity of Barangay Caugbusan, Gandara, Samar, on Thursday, August 17. The fatalities were identified as Sammy Jumadiao, 37, farmer, and Rolando Casaljay, 35, motorboat operator, residents of...
TACLOBAN CITY – A Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) almost plunged off a broken bridge in Barangay Adela Heights, Gandara, Samar, on Tuesday, August 15. The vehicle came from Cavite with four passengers and was reportedly going to Cebu. Reports disclosed that the vehicle was following a digital...
TACLOBAN CITY – A woman from Calbayog City, Samar was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 31, for impersonating Gandara, Samar Mayor Warren Aguilar to scam money from individuals. The suspect was identified as Nicole Jann Babagay from Barangay San Policarpo. Reports disclosed that Babagay created a fake...
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipalities of Gandara and Basey in Samar have declared a state of calamity due to the damage caused by heavy rain and flood spawned by the shear line and low-pressure area (LPA) affecting Eastern Visayas. The Sangguniang Bayan of Basey, during its special session on...
TACLOBAN CITY – Two persons were allegedly gunned down by an armed band harassing residents of Balocawe, Gandara, Samar, Thursday, June 23. The victims were identified as Renato Pelambergo, 54, and Dionisio Caber, 58, both residents of Balocawe, a remote barangay about six hours boat ride and...
