TACLOBAN CITY - Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Bernandino Tacoy announced the suspension of classes on all levels on Wednesday, Oct. 1, due to the magnitude- 6.9 earthquake in Cebu on Tuesday night. “Classes on all levels in the Municipality of Matag-ob are suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 1, to give way for...
CEBU CITY – Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez was apologetic at first then went ballistic, lashing back at a town mayor who linked him to an alleged anomalous flood control project. “To members of the press who took offense in my social media post, I apologize,” Gomez started his privilege speech at...
TACLOBAN CITY – Around 20 people were trapped between two landslide sites in Barangay Candelaria, Matag-ob, Leyte, Monday night. Responders were able to secure passengers of a mini-bus struck by a fallen tree as a result of the landslide due to continuous rains in the municipality. The Municipal...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 44-year-old housewife was allegedly stabbed and injured by her son with a cockfighting blade or gaff on Thursday, Aug. 14, in Barangay Balagtas, Matag-ob, Leyte. Police identified the victim as Mary. Initial investigation said that the suspect, Brian, 19, arrived at their...
TACLOBAN CITY – Matag-ob and other municipalities in Leyte and Samar were flooded by 18 hours of rain caused by the shearline on Thursday, March 20. RIVERS are monitored in Matag-ob, Leyte for flooding caused by the shear line. Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Bernandino Tacoy said many farmers were...
MATAG-OB, Leyte – The Department of Tourism-8 lauded this municipality for successfully holding the third Himorasak Festival Grand Showdown on Sunday, September 22. NATIVE dancers perform at the Himorasak Festival in Matag-ob, Leyte on Sunday, September 22. DOT-8 Regional Director...
MATAG-OB, Leyte – The third Himorasak Festival here will be bigger and brighter this year and highlights the municipality's bountiful harvest and growing tourism industry. NATIVE dancers are expected to perform in the third Himorasak Festival in Matag-ob, Leyte this year. Mayor...
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Matag-ob in Leyte was declared under a Stable Internal Peace and Security status on Friday, May 17. Mayor Bernandino Tacoy was elated over the achievement. THE town of Matag-ob in Leyte province achieved a SIPS status on Friday, May 17. Tacoy said the...
TACLOBAN CITY – A farmer died of cardiac arrest due to intense heat in Barangay Cambadbad, Matag-ob, Leyte, recently. The victim was identified as Rogelio Sumpino. Sumpino was carrying firewood when he suddenly collapsed. Rescuers arrived and brought him to the Rural Health Unit in Matag-ob....
MATAG-OB, Leyte – The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office here said that they have planted a total of 11,841 seedlings in their tree-planting program for 2023 in response to the challenges posed by climate change. MAP of Matag-ob, Leyte. Of the 11,841 seedlings planted...
MATAG-OB, Leyte – Hundreds of residents and visitors flocked to the streets to watch the second Himorasak Festival Parade and Dance Competition here. The month-long celebration of the second Himorasak Festival culminated with a street parade followed by the festival dance competition of eight...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of the Vice President, together with the local government of Matag-ob in Leyte province, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), planted over 8,500 trees in a 13.6-hectare area in Barangay Malazarte, Matag-ob recently. Matag-ob Mayor...
